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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,193.53 and 409,823.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,193.53 and 409,823.30 is: 897,227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,193.53 : 409,823.30 = 409,823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,193.53/409,823.30 = 409,823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,193.53x = 409,823.30 × 409,823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,193.53x = 167,955,134,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,955,134,661.49/187,193.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,227.24

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