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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,836 and 442,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,836 and 442,965 is: 1,044,623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,836 : 442,965 = 442,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,836/442,965 = 442,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,836x = 442,965 × 442,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,836x = 196,217,991,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,217,991,225/187,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,623.99

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