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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,060 and 283,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,060 and 283,590 is: 425,385

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,060 : 283,590 = 283,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,060/283,590 = 283,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,060x = 283,590 × 283,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,060x = 80,423,288,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,423,288,100/189,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,385

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