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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,732.88 and 388,773.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,732.88 and 388,773.75 is: 805,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,732.88 : 388,773.75 = 388,773.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,732.88/388,773.75 = 388,773.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,732.88x = 388,773.75 × 388,773.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,732.88x = 151,145,028,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,145,028,689.06/187,732.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,106.88

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