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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,807 and 188,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,807 and 188,103 is: 254,906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,807 : 188,103 = 188,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,807/188,103 = 188,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,807x = 188,103 × 188,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,807x = 35,382,738,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,382,738,609/138,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,906.01

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