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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,865 and 414,943

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,865 and 414,943 is: 911,644.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,865 : 414,943 = 414,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,865/414,943 = 414,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,865x = 414,943 × 414,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,865x = 172,177,693,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,177,693,249/188,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,644.26

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