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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,652 and 274,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,652 and 274,374 is: 401,173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,652 : 274,374 = 274,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,652/274,374 = 274,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,652x = 274,374 × 274,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,652x = 75,281,091,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,281,091,876/187,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,173.94

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