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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,904 and 285,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,904 and 285,174 is: 430,505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,904 : 285,174 = 285,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,904/285,174 = 285,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,904x = 285,174 × 285,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,904x = 81,324,210,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,324,210,276/188,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,505.50

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