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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,188 and 283,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,188 and 283,809 is: 425,754.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,188 : 283,809 = 283,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,188/283,809 = 283,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,188x = 283,809 × 283,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,188x = 80,547,548,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,547,548,481/189,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,754.00

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