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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,867.48 and 382,295.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,867.48 and 382,295.95 is: 777,943.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,867.48 : 382,295.95 = 382,295.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,867.48/382,295.95 = 382,295.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,867.48x = 382,295.95 × 382,295.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,867.48x = 146,150,195,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,150,195,775.75/187,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,943.04

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