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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,062 and 283,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,062 and 283,591 is: 425,383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,062 : 283,591 = 283,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,062/283,591 = 283,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,062x = 283,591 × 283,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,062x = 80,423,855,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,423,855,281/189,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,383.50

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