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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,850 and 442,993

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,850 and 442,993 is: 1,044,678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,850 : 442,993 = 442,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,850/442,993 = 442,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,850x = 442,993 × 442,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,850x = 196,242,798,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,242,798,049/187,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,678.19

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