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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,952 and 414,763.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,952 and 414,763.50 is: 910,436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,952 : 414,763.50 = 414,763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,952/414,763.50 = 414,763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,952x = 414,763.50 × 414,763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,952x = 172,028,760,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,028,760,932.25/188,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,436.31

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