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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,352 and 285,690

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,352 and 285,690 is: 435,644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,352 : 285,690 = 285,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,352/285,690 = 285,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,352x = 285,690 × 285,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,352x = 81,618,776,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,618,776,100/187,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,644.01

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