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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,884 and 181,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,884 and 181,994 is: 376,881.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,884 : 181,994 = 181,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,884/181,994 = 181,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,884x = 181,994 × 181,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,884x = 33,121,816,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,121,816,036/87,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,881.07

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