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Finding the Third Proportional to 143,048 and 194,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 143,048 and 194,278 is: 263,855.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,048 : 194,278 = 194,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,048/194,278 = 194,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,048x = 194,278 × 194,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,048x = 37,743,941,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,743,941,284/143,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,855.08

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