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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,332 and 410,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,332 and 410,315 is: 898,716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,332 : 410,315 = 410,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,332/410,315 = 410,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,332x = 410,315 × 410,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,332x = 168,358,399,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,358,399,225/187,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,716.71

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