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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,983 and 410,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,983 and 410,262 is: 895,373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,983 : 410,262 = 410,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,983/410,262 = 410,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,983x = 410,262 × 410,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,983x = 168,314,908,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,314,908,644/187,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,373.03

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