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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,370 and 409,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,370 and 409,234 is: 893,806.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,370 : 409,234 = 409,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,370/409,234 = 409,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,370x = 409,234 × 409,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,370x = 167,472,466,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,472,466,756/187,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,806.19

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