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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,031.50 and 412,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,031.50 and 412,731 is: 901,156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,031.50 : 412,731 = 412,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,031.50/412,731 = 412,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,031.50x = 412,731 × 412,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,031.50x = 170,346,878,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,346,878,361/189,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,156.04

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