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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,544 and 267,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,544 and 267,996 is: 382,960.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,544 : 267,996 = 267,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,544/267,996 = 267,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,544x = 267,996 × 267,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,544x = 71,821,856,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,821,856,016/187,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,960.03

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