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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,207 and 190,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,207 and 190,755 is: 417,254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,207 : 190,755 = 190,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,207/190,755 = 190,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,207x = 190,755 × 190,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,207x = 36,387,470,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,387,470,025/87,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,254.01

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