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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,276 and 304,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,276 and 304,248 is: 494,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,276 : 304,248 = 304,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,276/304,248 = 304,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,276x = 304,248 × 304,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,276x = 92,566,845,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,566,845,504/187,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,280.34

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