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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,759 and 184,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,759 and 184,473 is: 245,247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,759 : 184,473 = 184,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,759/184,473 = 184,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,759x = 184,473 × 184,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,759x = 34,030,287,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,030,287,729/138,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,247.43

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