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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,014 and 411,388.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,014 and 411,388.50 is: 904,961.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,014 : 411,388.50 = 411,388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,014/411,388.50 = 411,388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,014x = 411,388.50 × 411,388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,014x = 169,240,497,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,240,497,932.25/187,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904,961.65

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