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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,999 and 391,491

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,999 and 391,491 is: 815,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,999 : 391,491 = 391,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,999/391,491 = 391,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,999x = 391,491 × 391,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,999x = 153,265,203,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,265,203,081/187,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,244.78

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