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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,962 and 413,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,962 and 413,310 is: 908,828.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,962 : 413,310 = 413,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,962/413,310 = 413,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,962x = 413,310 × 413,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,962x = 170,825,156,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,825,156,100/187,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,828.15

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