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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,844 and 442,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,844 and 442,984 is: 1,044,669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,844 : 442,984 = 442,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,844/442,984 = 442,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,844x = 442,984 × 442,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,844x = 196,234,824,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,234,824,256/187,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,669.11

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