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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,992 and 391,474.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,992 and 391,474.50 is: 815,206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,992 : 391,474.50 = 391,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,992/391,474.50 = 391,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,992x = 391,474.50 × 391,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,992x = 153,252,284,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,252,284,150.25/187,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,206.41

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