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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,092 and 332,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,092 and 332,625 is: 591,363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,092 : 332,625 = 332,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,092/332,625 = 332,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,092x = 332,625 × 332,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,092x = 110,639,390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,639,390,625/187,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,363.56

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