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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,328 and 357,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,328 and 357,376 is: 681,785.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,328 : 357,376 = 357,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,328/357,376 = 357,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,328x = 357,376 × 357,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,328x = 127,717,605,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,717,605,376/187,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,785.99

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