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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,390 and 138,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,390 and 138,063 is: 193,733.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,390 : 138,063 = 138,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,390/138,063 = 138,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,390x = 138,063 × 138,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,390x = 19,061,391,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,061,391,969/98,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,733.02

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