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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,730 and 187,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,730 and 187,883 is: 276,364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,730 : 187,883 = 187,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,730/187,883 = 187,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,730x = 187,883 × 187,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,730x = 35,300,021,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,300,021,689/127,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,364.38

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