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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,758 and 283,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,758 and 283,233 is: 427,257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,758 : 283,233 = 283,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,758/283,233 = 283,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,758x = 283,233 × 283,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,758x = 80,220,932,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,220,932,289/187,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,257.07

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