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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,338 and 281,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,338 and 281,014 is: 421,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,338 : 281,014 = 281,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,338/281,014 = 281,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,338x = 281,014 × 281,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,338x = 78,968,868,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,968,868,196/187,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,531.50

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