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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,893 and 290,992.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,893 and 290,992.50 is: 450,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,893 : 290,992.50 = 290,992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,893/290,992.50 = 290,992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,893x = 290,992.50 × 290,992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,893x = 84,676,635,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,676,635,056.25/187,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,664.13

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