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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,964 and 405,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,964 and 405,272 is: 873,813.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,964 : 405,272 = 405,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,964/405,272 = 405,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,964x = 405,272 × 405,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,964x = 164,245,393,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,245,393,984/187,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,813.04

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