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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,658 and 402,471

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,658 and 402,471 is: 863,181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,658 : 402,471 = 402,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,658/402,471 = 402,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,658x = 402,471 × 402,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,658x = 161,982,905,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,982,905,841/187,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,181.46

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