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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,726.13 and 388,753.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,726.13 and 388,753.13 is: 805,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,726.13 : 388,753.13 = 388,753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,726.13/388,753.13 = 388,753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,726.13x = 388,753.13 × 388,753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,726.13x = 151,128,992,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,128,992,197.27/187,726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,050.40

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