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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,652 and 187,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,652 and 187,887 is: 250,984.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,652 : 187,887 = 187,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,652/187,887 = 187,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,652x = 187,887 × 187,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,652x = 35,301,524,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301,524,769/140,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,984.88

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