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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,838 and 291,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,838 and 291,303 is: 451,758.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,838 : 291,303 = 291,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,838/291,303 = 291,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,838x = 291,303 × 291,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,838x = 84,857,437,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,857,437,809/187,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,758.63

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