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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,286 and 409,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,286 and 409,606 is: 895,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,286 : 409,606 = 409,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,286/409,606 = 409,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,286x = 409,606 × 409,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,286x = 167,777,075,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,777,075,236/187,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,833.51

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