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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,196 and 194,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,196 and 194,646 is: 255,655.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,196 : 194,646 = 194,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,196/194,646 = 194,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,196x = 194,646 × 194,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,196x = 37,887,065,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,887,065,316/148,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,655.11

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