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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,611 and 410,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,611 and 410,255 is: 897,117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,611 : 410,255 = 410,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,611/410,255 = 410,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,611x = 410,255 × 410,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,611x = 168,309,165,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,309,165,025/187,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,117.79

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