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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,255.13 and 264,961.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,255.13 and 264,961.13 is: 374,913.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,255.13 : 264,961.13 = 264,961.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,255.13/264,961.13 = 264,961.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,255.13x = 264,961.13 × 264,961.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,255.13x = 70,204,397,761.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,204,397,761.27/187,255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,913.09

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