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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,520 and 184,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,520 and 184,866 is: 246,718.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,520 : 184,866 = 184,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,520/184,866 = 184,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,520x = 184,866 × 184,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,520x = 34,175,437,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175,437,956/138,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,718.44

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