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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,716 and 281,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,716 and 281,818 is: 423,093.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,716 : 281,818 = 281,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,716/281,818 = 281,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,716x = 281,818 × 281,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,716x = 79,421,385,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,421,385,124/187,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,093.32

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