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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,906 and 438,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,906 and 438,528 is: 1,023,420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,906 : 438,528 = 438,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,906/438,528 = 438,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,906x = 438,528 × 438,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,906x = 192,306,806,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,306,806,784/187,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,420.26

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