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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,444 and 286,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,444 and 286,734 is: 438,618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,444 : 286,734 = 286,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,444/286,734 = 286,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,444x = 286,734 × 286,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,444x = 82,216,386,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,216,386,756/187,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,618.40

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