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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,883 and 187,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,883 and 187,654 is: 383,248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,883 : 187,654 = 187,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,883/187,654 = 187,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,883x = 187,654 × 187,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,883x = 35,214,023,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,214,023,716/91,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,248.52

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