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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,611 and 410,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,611 and 410,512 is: 893,479.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,611 : 410,512 = 410,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,611/410,512 = 410,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,611x = 410,512 × 410,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,611x = 168,520,102,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,520,102,144/188,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,479.71

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