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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,275 and 413,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,275 and 413,869 is: 909,773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,275 : 413,869 = 413,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,275/413,869 = 413,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,275x = 413,869 × 413,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,275x = 171,287,549,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,287,549,161/188,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909,773.20

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