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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,023 and 400,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,023 and 400,308 is: 856,827.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,023 : 400,308 = 400,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,023/400,308 = 400,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,023x = 400,308 × 400,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,023x = 160,246,494,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,246,494,864/187,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,827.74

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