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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,054 and 415,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,054 and 415,380 is: 912,652.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,054 : 415,380 = 415,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,054/415,380 = 415,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,054x = 415,380 × 415,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,054x = 172,540,544,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,540,544,400/189,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,652.18

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