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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,682 and 390,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,682 and 390,894 is: 814,133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,682 : 390,894 = 390,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,682/390,894 = 390,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,682x = 390,894 × 390,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,682x = 152,798,119,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,798,119,236/187,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,133.05

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