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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,371 and 303,655.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,371 and 303,655.50 is: 492,107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,371 : 303,655.50 = 303,655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,371/303,655.50 = 303,655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,371x = 303,655.50 × 303,655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,371x = 92,206,662,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,206,662,680.25/187,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,107.44

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