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Finding the Third Proportional to 186,994 and 407,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 186,994 and 407,780 is: 889,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,994 : 407,780 = 407,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,994/407,780 = 407,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,994x = 407,780 × 407,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,994x = 166,284,528,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,284,528,400/186,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,250.61

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