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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,113 and 400,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,113 and 400,470 is: 857,108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,113 : 400,470 = 400,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,113/400,470 = 400,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,113x = 400,470 × 400,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,113x = 160,376,220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,376,220,900/187,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,108.92

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