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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,359 and 303,637.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,359 and 303,637.50 is: 492,080.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,359 : 303,637.50 = 303,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,359/303,637.50 = 303,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,359x = 303,637.50 × 303,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,359x = 92,195,731,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,195,731,406.25/187,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,080.61

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