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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,726.88 and 388,761.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,726.88 and 388,761.75 is: 805,082.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,726.88 : 388,761.75 = 388,761.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,726.88/388,761.75 = 388,761.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,726.88x = 388,761.75 × 388,761.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,726.88x = 151,135,698,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,135,698,263.06/187,726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,082.91

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