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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,104 and 413,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,104 and 413,592 is: 914,242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,104 : 413,592 = 413,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,104/413,592 = 413,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,104x = 413,592 × 413,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,104x = 171,058,342,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,058,342,464/187,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914,242.04

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