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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,852 and 391,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,852 and 391,220 is: 814,753.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,852 : 391,220 = 391,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,852/391,220 = 391,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,852x = 391,220 × 391,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,852x = 153,053,088,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,053,088,400/187,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,753.57

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