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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,268 and 410,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,268 and 410,632 is: 900,413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,268 : 410,632 = 410,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,268/410,632 = 410,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,268x = 410,632 × 410,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,268x = 168,618,639,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,618,639,424/187,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,413.52

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