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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,908 and 438,533

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,908 and 438,533 is: 1,023,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,908 : 438,533 = 438,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,908/438,533 = 438,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,908x = 438,533 × 438,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,908x = 192,311,192,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,311,192,089/187,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,432.70

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