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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,244 and 400,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,244 and 400,840 is: 858,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,244 : 400,840 = 400,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,244/400,840 = 400,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,244x = 400,840 × 400,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,244x = 160,672,705,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,672,705,600/187,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,092.68

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