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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,006 and 292,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,006 and 292,441 is: 452,481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,006 : 292,441 = 292,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,006/292,441 = 292,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,006x = 292,441 × 292,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,006x = 85,521,738,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,521,738,481/189,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,481.61

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