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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,661 and 276,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,661 and 276,546 is: 407,531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,661 : 276,546 = 276,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,661/276,546 = 276,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,661x = 276,546 × 276,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,661x = 76,477,690,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,477,690,116/187,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,531.08

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