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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,307 and 190,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,307 and 190,607 is: 416,129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,307 : 190,607 = 190,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,307/190,607 = 190,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,307x = 190,607 × 190,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,307x = 36,331,028,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331,028,449/87,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,129.62

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