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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,956 and 405,463.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,956 and 405,463.50 is: 874,676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,956 : 405,463.50 = 405,463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,956/405,463.50 = 405,463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,956x = 405,463.50 × 405,463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,956x = 164,400,649,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,400,649,832.25/187,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,676.25

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