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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,037 and 291,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,037 and 291,297 is: 451,261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,037 : 291,297 = 291,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,037/291,297 = 291,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,037x = 291,297 × 291,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,037x = 84,853,942,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,853,942,209/188,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,261.94

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