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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,504 and 184,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,504 and 184,842 is: 246,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,504 : 184,842 = 184,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,504/184,842 = 184,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,504x = 184,842 × 184,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,504x = 34,166,564,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,166,564,964/138,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,682.88

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