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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,857 and 391,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,857 and 391,230 is: 814,773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,857 : 391,230 = 391,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,857/391,230 = 391,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,857x = 391,230 × 391,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,857x = 153,060,912,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,060,912,900/187,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,773.54

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