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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,663 and 276,549

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,663 and 276,549 is: 407,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,663 : 276,549 = 276,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,663/276,549 = 276,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,663x = 276,549 × 276,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,663x = 76,479,349,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,479,349,401/187,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,535.58

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