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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,872 and 391,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,872 and 391,260 is: 814,833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,872 : 391,260 = 391,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,872/391,260 = 391,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,872x = 391,260 × 391,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,872x = 153,084,387,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,084,387,600/187,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,833.44

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