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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,496 and 184,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,496 and 184,830 is: 246,665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,496 : 184,830 = 184,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,496/184,830 = 184,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,496x = 184,830 × 184,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,496x = 34,162,128,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162,128,900/138,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,665.09

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