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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,810 and 442,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,810 and 442,901 is: 1,044,466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,810 : 442,901 = 442,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,810/442,901 = 442,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,810x = 442,901 × 442,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,810x = 196,161,295,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,161,295,801/187,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,466.73

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