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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,670 and 198,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,670 and 198,161 is: 283,174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,670 : 198,161 = 198,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,670/198,161 = 198,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,670x = 198,161 × 198,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,670x = 39,267,781,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,267,781,921/138,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,174.31

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