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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,536 and 442,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,536 and 442,427 is: 1,043,755.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,536 : 442,427 = 442,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,536/442,427 = 442,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,536x = 442,427 × 442,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,536x = 195,741,650,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,741,650,329/187,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043,755.07

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