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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,966 and 187,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,966 and 187,635 is: 298,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,966 : 187,635 = 187,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,966/187,635 = 187,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,966x = 187,635 × 187,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,966x = 35,206,893,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,206,893,225/117,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,449.50

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