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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,591 and 409,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,591 and 409,621 is: 894,442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,591 : 409,621 = 409,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,591/409,621 = 409,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,591x = 409,621 × 409,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,591x = 167,789,363,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,789,363,641/187,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,442.50

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