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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,434 and 413,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,434 and 413,268 is: 911,203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,434 : 413,268 = 413,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,434/413,268 = 413,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,434x = 413,268 × 413,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,434x = 170,790,439,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,790,439,824/187,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,203.09

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