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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,727 and 187,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,727 and 187,342 is: 382,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,727 : 187,342 = 187,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,727/187,342 = 187,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,727x = 187,342 × 187,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,727x = 35,097,024,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097,024,964/91,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,624.80

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