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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,809.25 and 442,902.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,809.25 and 442,902.25 is: 1,044,476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,809.25 : 442,902.25 = 442,902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,809.25/442,902.25 = 442,902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,809.25x = 442,902.25 × 442,902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,809.25x = 196,162,403,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,162,403,055.06/187,809.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,476.79

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