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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,440 and 285,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,440 and 285,804 is: 435,787.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,440 : 285,804 = 285,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,440/285,804 = 285,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,440x = 285,804 × 285,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,440x = 81,683,926,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,683,926,416/187,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,787.06

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