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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,888 and 291,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,888 and 291,380 is: 451,877.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,888 : 291,380 = 291,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,888/291,380 = 291,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,888x = 291,380 × 291,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,888x = 84,902,304,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,902,304,400/187,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,877.21

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