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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,808 and 187,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,808 and 187,383 is: 204,369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,808 : 187,383 = 187,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,808/187,383 = 187,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,808x = 187,383 × 187,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,808x = 35,112,388,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112,388,689/171,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,369.93

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