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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,958 and 287,891

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,958 and 287,891 is: 440,956.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,958 : 287,891 = 287,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,958/287,891 = 287,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,958x = 287,891 × 287,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,958x = 82,881,227,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,881,227,881/187,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,956.11

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