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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,360 and 285,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,360 and 285,697 is: 435,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,360 : 285,697 = 285,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,360/285,697 = 285,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,360x = 285,697 × 285,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,360x = 81,622,775,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,622,775,809/187,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,646.75

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