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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,497 and 412,515

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,497 and 412,515 is: 907,580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,497 : 412,515 = 412,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,497/412,515 = 412,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,497x = 412,515 × 412,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,497x = 170,168,625,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,168,625,225/187,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,580.52

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