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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,827 and 442,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,827 and 442,938 is: 1,044,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,827 : 442,938 = 442,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,827/442,938 = 442,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,827x = 442,938 × 442,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,827x = 196,194,071,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,194,071,844/187,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,546.69

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