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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,996 and 138,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,996 and 138,450 is: 208,361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,996 : 138,450 = 138,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,996/138,450 = 138,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,996x = 138,450 × 138,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,996x = 19,168,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,168,402,500/91,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,361.26

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