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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,920 and 291,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,920 and 291,168 is: 451,143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,920 : 291,168 = 291,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,920/291,168 = 291,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,920x = 291,168 × 291,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,920x = 84,778,804,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,778,804,224/187,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,143.06

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