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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,469 and 444,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,469 and 444,562 is: 1,048,635.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,469 : 444,562 = 444,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,469/444,562 = 444,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,469x = 444,562 × 444,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,469x = 197,635,371,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,635,371,844/188,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048,635.97

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