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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,610 and 281,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,610 and 281,089 is: 421,145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,610 : 281,089 = 281,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,610/281,089 = 281,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,610x = 281,089 × 281,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,610x = 79,011,025,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,011,025,921/187,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,145.07

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