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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,073 and 285,279.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,073 and 285,279.63 is: 435,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,073 : 285,279.63 = 285,279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,073/285,279.63 = 285,279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,073x = 285,279.63 × 285,279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,073x = 81,384,464,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,384,464,440.14/187,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,041.21

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