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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,888 and 331,142

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,888 and 331,142 is: 583,619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,888 : 331,142 = 331,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,888/331,142 = 331,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,888x = 331,142 × 331,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,888x = 109,655,024,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,655,024,164/187,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,619.09

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