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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,962 and 405,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,962 and 405,265 is: 873,792.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,962 : 405,265 = 405,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,962/405,265 = 405,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,962x = 405,265 × 405,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,962x = 164,239,720,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,239,720,225/187,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,792.15

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