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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,831 and 442,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,831 and 442,948 is: 1,044,571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,831 : 442,948 = 442,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,831/442,948 = 442,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,831x = 442,948 × 442,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,831x = 196,202,930,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,202,930,704/187,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,571.61

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