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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,539 and 410,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,539 and 410,248 is: 892,671.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,539 : 410,248 = 410,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,539/410,248 = 410,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,539x = 410,248 × 410,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,539x = 168,303,421,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,303,421,504/188,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,671.66

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