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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,874 and 391,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,874 and 391,264 is: 814,841.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,874 : 391,264 = 391,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,874/391,264 = 391,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,874x = 391,264 × 391,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,874x = 153,087,517,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,087,517,696/187,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,841.42

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