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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,744 and 192,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,744 and 192,276 is: 258,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,744 : 192,276 = 192,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,744/192,276 = 192,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,744x = 192,276 × 192,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,744x = 36,970,060,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,970,060,176/142,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,995.55

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