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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,069.19 and 409,925.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,069.19 and 409,925.81 is: 888,770.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,069.19 : 409,925.81 = 409,925.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,069.19/409,925.81 = 409,925.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,069.19x = 409,925.81 × 409,925.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,069.19x = 168,039,171,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,039,171,753.79/189,069.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,770.79

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