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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,632 and 291,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,632 and 291,060 is: 451,500.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,632 : 291,060 = 291,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,632/291,060 = 291,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,632x = 291,060 × 291,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,632x = 84,715,923,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,715,923,600/187,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,500.40

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