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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,839 and 442,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,839 and 442,975 is: 1,044,654.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,839 : 442,975 = 442,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,839/442,975 = 442,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,839x = 442,975 × 442,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,839x = 196,226,850,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,226,850,625/187,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,654.47

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