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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,473 and 291,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,473 and 291,462 is: 450,728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,473 : 291,462 = 291,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,473/291,462 = 291,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,473x = 291,462 × 291,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,473x = 84,950,097,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,950,097,444/188,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,728.21

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