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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,003.69 and 397,348.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,003.69 and 397,348.03 is: 844,290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,003.69 : 397,348.03 = 397,348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,003.69/397,348.03 = 397,348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,003.69x = 397,348.03 × 397,348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,003.69x = 157,885,457,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,885,457,938.25/187,003.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,290.61

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