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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,640 and 187,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,640 and 187,773 is: 276,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,640 : 187,773 = 187,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,640/187,773 = 187,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,640x = 187,773 × 187,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,640x = 35,258,699,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,258,699,529/127,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,235.50

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