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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,666 and 291,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,666 and 291,022 is: 451,300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,666 : 291,022 = 291,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,666/291,022 = 291,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,666x = 291,022 × 291,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,666x = 84,693,804,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,693,804,484/187,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,300.74

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