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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,994 and 204,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,994 and 204,187 is: 287,545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,994 : 204,187 = 204,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,994/204,187 = 204,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,994x = 204,187 × 204,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,994x = 41,692,330,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,692,330,969/144,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,545.22

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