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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,488 and 193,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,488 and 193,260 is: 258,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,488 : 193,260 = 193,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,488/193,260 = 193,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,488x = 193,260 × 193,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,488x = 37,349,427,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349,427,600/144,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,495.01

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