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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,953 and 414,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,953 and 414,765 is: 910,438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,953 : 414,765 = 414,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,953/414,765 = 414,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,953x = 414,765 × 414,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,953x = 172,030,005,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,030,005,225/188,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,438.07

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