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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,292 and 403,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,292 and 403,872 is: 866,274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,292 : 403,872 = 403,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,292/403,872 = 403,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,292x = 403,872 × 403,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,292x = 163,112,592,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,112,592,384/188,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,274.68

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