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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,974 and 204,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,974 and 204,159 is: 287,506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,974 : 204,159 = 204,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,974/204,159 = 204,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,974x = 204,159 × 204,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,974x = 41,680,897,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,680,897,281/144,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,506.02

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