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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,634 and 187,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,634 and 187,764 is: 276,222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,634 : 187,764 = 187,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,634/187,764 = 187,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,634x = 187,764 × 187,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,634x = 35,255,319,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,255,319,696/127,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,222.01

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