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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,998 and 290,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,998 and 290,970 is: 450,342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,998 : 290,970 = 290,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,998/290,970 = 290,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,998x = 290,970 × 290,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,998x = 84,663,540,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,663,540,900/187,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,342.77

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