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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,340 and 281,015

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,340 and 281,015 is: 421,530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,340 : 281,015 = 281,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,340/281,015 = 281,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,340x = 281,015 × 281,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,340x = 78,969,430,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,969,430,225/187,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,530.00

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