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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,772 and 291,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,772 and 291,277 is: 451,836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,772 : 291,277 = 291,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,772/291,277 = 291,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,772x = 291,277 × 291,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,772x = 84,842,290,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,842,290,729/187,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,836.75

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