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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.13 and 407.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.13 and 407.63 is: 887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 407.63 = 407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/407.63 = 407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 407.63 × 407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 166,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,158.14/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.95

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