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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,442 and 286,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,442 and 286,731 is: 438,613.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,442 : 286,731 = 286,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,442/286,731 = 286,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,442x = 286,731 × 286,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,442x = 82,214,666,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,214,666,361/187,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,613.90

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