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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,808 and 255,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,808 and 255,790 is: 348,379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,808 : 255,790 = 255,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,808/255,790 = 255,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,808x = 255,790 × 255,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,808x = 65,428,524,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,428,524,100/187,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,379.86

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