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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,970 and 274,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,970 and 274,899 is: 402,029.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,970 : 274,899 = 274,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,970/274,899 = 274,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,970x = 274,899 × 274,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,970x = 75,569,460,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,569,460,201/187,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,029.37

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