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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,668 and 291,024

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,668 and 291,024 is: 451,302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,668 : 291,024 = 291,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,668/291,024 = 291,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,668x = 291,024 × 291,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,668x = 84,694,968,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,694,968,576/187,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,302.13

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