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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,285 and 409,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,285 and 409,547 is: 895,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,285 : 409,547 = 409,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,285/409,547 = 409,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,285x = 409,547 × 409,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,285x = 167,728,745,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,728,745,209/187,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,580.24

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