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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,832 and 442,957.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,832 and 442,957.50 is: 1,044,610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,832 : 442,957.50 = 442,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,832/442,957.50 = 442,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,832x = 442,957.50 × 442,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,832x = 196,211,346,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,211,346,806.25/187,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,610.86

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