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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,884 and 391,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,884 and 391,284 is: 814,881.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,884 : 391,284 = 391,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,884/391,284 = 391,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,884x = 391,284 × 391,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,884x = 153,103,168,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,103,168,656/187,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,881.36

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