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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,892 and 196,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,892 and 196,660 is: 278,454.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,892 : 196,660 = 196,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,892/196,660 = 196,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,892x = 196,660 × 196,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,892x = 38,675,155,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,675,155,600/138,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,454.88

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