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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,614 and 410,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,614 and 410,800 is: 899,488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,614 : 410,800 = 410,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,614/410,800 = 410,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,614x = 410,800 × 410,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,614x = 168,756,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,756,640,000/187,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,488.52

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