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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,525.50 and 281,308.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,525.50 and 281,308.50 is: 421,993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,525.50 : 281,308.50 = 281,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,525.50/281,308.50 = 281,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,525.50x = 281,308.50 × 281,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,525.50x = 79,134,472,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,134,472,172.25/187,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,993.13

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