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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,892 and 414,991.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,892 and 414,991.50 is: 911,727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,892 : 414,991.50 = 414,991.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,892/414,991.50 = 414,991.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,892x = 414,991.50 × 414,991.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,892x = 172,217,945,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,217,945,072.25/188,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,727.05

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