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Finding the Third Proportional to 142,768 and 187,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 142,768 and 187,785 is: 246,996.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,768 : 187,785 = 187,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,768/187,785 = 187,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,768x = 187,785 × 187,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,768x = 35,263,206,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,263,206,225/142,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,996.57

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