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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,945 and 391,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,945 and 391,441 is: 815,270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,945 : 391,441 = 391,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,945/391,441 = 391,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,945x = 391,441 × 391,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,945x = 153,226,056,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,226,056,481/187,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,270.73

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