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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,640 and 198,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,640 and 198,262 is: 283,524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,640 : 198,262 = 198,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,640/198,262 = 198,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,640x = 198,262 × 198,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,640x = 39,307,820,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,307,820,644/138,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,524.38

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