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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,084 and 403,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,084 and 403,197 is: 859,765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,084 : 403,197 = 403,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,084/403,197 = 403,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,084x = 403,197 × 403,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,084x = 162,567,820,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,567,820,809/189,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,765.08

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