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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,804 and 255,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,804 and 255,784 is: 348,370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,804 : 255,784 = 255,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,804/255,784 = 255,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,804x = 255,784 × 255,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,804x = 65,425,454,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,425,454,656/187,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,370.93

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