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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,057 and 254,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,057 and 254,853 is: 338,181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,057 : 254,853 = 254,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,057/254,853 = 254,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,057x = 254,853 × 254,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,057x = 64,950,051,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,950,051,609/192,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,181.12

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