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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,359 and 285,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,359 and 285,699 is: 435,655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,359 : 285,699 = 285,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,359/285,699 = 285,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,359x = 285,699 × 285,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,359x = 81,623,918,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,623,918,601/187,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,655.18

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