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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,957 and 405,255.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,957 and 405,255.25 is: 873,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,957 : 405,255.25 = 405,255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,957/405,255.25 = 405,255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,957x = 405,255.25 × 405,255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,957x = 164,231,817,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,231,817,652.56/187,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,773.35

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