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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,007 and 391,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,007 and 391,572 is: 802,738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,007 : 391,572 = 391,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,007/391,572 = 391,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,007x = 391,572 × 391,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,007x = 153,328,631,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,328,631,184/191,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,738.28

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