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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,506 and 409,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,506 and 409,311 is: 893,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,506 : 409,311 = 409,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,506/409,311 = 409,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,506x = 409,311 × 409,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,506x = 167,535,494,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,535,494,721/187,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,494.05

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