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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,126 and 286,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,126 and 286,761 is: 430,249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,126 : 286,761 = 286,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,126/286,761 = 286,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,126x = 286,761 × 286,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,126x = 82,231,871,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,231,871,121/191,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,249.53

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