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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,582 and 187,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,582 and 187,682 is: 276,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,582 : 187,682 = 187,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,582/187,682 = 187,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,582x = 187,682 × 187,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,582x = 35,224,533,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,224,533,124/127,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,093.28

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