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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,821 and 442,923

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,821 and 442,923 is: 1,044,509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,821 : 442,923 = 442,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,821/442,923 = 442,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,821x = 442,923 × 442,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,821x = 196,180,783,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,180,783,929/187,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,509.31

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