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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,347 and 285,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,347 and 285,684 is: 435,637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,347 : 285,684 = 285,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,347/285,684 = 285,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,347x = 285,684 × 285,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,347x = 81,615,347,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,615,347,856/187,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,637.34

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