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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,064 and 449,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,064 and 449,620 is: 1,069,257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,064 : 449,620 = 449,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,064/449,620 = 449,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,064x = 449,620 × 449,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,064x = 202,158,144,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,158,144,400/189,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,257.73

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