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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,607.39 and 410,246.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,607.39 and 410,246.65 is: 897,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,607.39 : 410,246.65 = 410,246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,607.39/410,246.65 = 410,246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,607.39x = 410,246.65 × 410,246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,607.39x = 168,302,312,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,302,312,554.20/187,607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,098.52

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