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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,206 and 286,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,206 and 286,252 is: 592,884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,206 : 286,252 = 286,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,206/286,252 = 286,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,206x = 286,252 × 286,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,206x = 81,940,207,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,940,207,504/138,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,884.59

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