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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,262 and 414,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,262 and 414,432 is: 912,313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,262 : 414,432 = 414,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,262/414,432 = 414,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,262x = 414,432 × 414,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,262x = 171,753,882,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,753,882,624/188,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,313.07

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