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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,887 and 291,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,887 and 291,263 is: 451,516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,887 : 291,263 = 291,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,887/291,263 = 291,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,887x = 291,263 × 291,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,887x = 84,834,135,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,834,135,169/187,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,516.79

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