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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,647 and 382,935

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,647 and 382,935 is: 781,463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,647 : 382,935 = 382,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,647/382,935 = 382,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,647x = 382,935 × 382,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,647x = 146,639,214,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,639,214,225/187,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,463.14

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