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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,059 and 254,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,059 and 254,856 is: 338,185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,059 : 254,856 = 254,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,059/254,856 = 254,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,059x = 254,856 × 254,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,059x = 64,951,580,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,951,580,736/192,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,185.56

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