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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,330 and 407,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,330 and 407,912 is: 888,230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,330 : 407,912 = 407,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,330/407,912 = 407,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,330x = 407,912 × 407,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,330x = 166,392,199,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,392,199,744/187,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,230.39

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