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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,963.50 and 413,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,963.50 and 413,313 is: 908,834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,963.50 : 413,313 = 413,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,963.50/413,313 = 413,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,963.50x = 413,313 × 413,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,963.50x = 170,827,635,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,827,635,969/187,963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,834.09

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