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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,854 and 442,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,854 and 442,999 is: 1,044,684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,854 : 442,999 = 442,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,854/442,999 = 442,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,854x = 442,999 × 442,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,854x = 196,248,114,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,248,114,001/187,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,684.24

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