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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,968 and 291,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,968 and 291,384 is: 451,697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,968 : 291,384 = 291,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,968/291,384 = 291,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,968x = 291,384 × 291,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,968x = 84,904,635,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,904,635,456/187,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,697.29

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