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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,131 and 402,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,131 and 402,281 is: 864,795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,131 : 402,281 = 402,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,131/402,281 = 402,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,131x = 402,281 × 402,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,131x = 161,830,002,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,830,002,961/187,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,795.27

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