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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,403 and 396,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,403 and 396,541 is: 839,072.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,403 : 396,541 = 396,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,403/396,541 = 396,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,403x = 396,541 × 396,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,403x = 157,244,764,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,244,764,681/187,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,072.83

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