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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,973 and 187,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,973 and 187,833 is: 383,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,973 : 187,833 = 187,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,973/187,833 = 187,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,973x = 187,833 × 187,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,973x = 35,281,235,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,281,235,889/91,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,604.27

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