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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,423 and 408,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,423 and 408,124 is: 888,712.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,423 : 408,124 = 408,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,423/408,124 = 408,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,423x = 408,124 × 408,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,423x = 166,565,199,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,565,199,376/187,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,712.69

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