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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,890 and 291,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,890 and 291,383 is: 451,881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,890 : 291,383 = 291,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,890/291,383 = 291,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,890x = 291,383 × 291,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,890x = 84,904,052,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,904,052,689/187,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,881.70

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