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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,925 and 395,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,925 and 395,524 is: 832,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,925 : 395,524 = 395,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,925/395,524 = 395,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,925x = 395,524 × 395,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,925x = 156,439,234,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,439,234,576/187,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,455.68

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