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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,033 and 409,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,033 and 409,095 is: 885,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,033 : 409,095 = 409,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,033/409,095 = 409,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,033x = 409,095 × 409,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,033x = 167,358,719,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,358,719,025/189,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,341.28

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