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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,082 and 409,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,082 and 409,168 is: 894,893.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,082 : 409,168 = 409,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,082/409,168 = 409,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,082x = 409,168 × 409,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,082x = 167,418,452,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,418,452,224/187,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,893.43

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