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Finding the Third Proportional to 90,759 and 187,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 90,759 and 187,350 is: 386,738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,759 : 187,350 = 187,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,759/187,350 = 187,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,759x = 187,350 × 187,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,759x = 35,100,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100,022,500/90,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,738.75

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