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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,044 and 391,639

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,044 and 391,639 is: 815,666.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,044 : 391,639 = 391,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,044/391,639 = 391,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,044x = 391,639 × 391,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,044x = 153,381,106,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,381,106,321/188,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,666.05

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