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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,173 and 409,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,173 and 409,338 is: 895,201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,173 : 409,338 = 409,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,173/409,338 = 409,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,173x = 409,338 × 409,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,173x = 167,557,598,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,557,598,244/187,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,201.76

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