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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,226 and 284,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,226 and 284,627 is: 428,125.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,226 : 284,627 = 284,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,226/284,627 = 284,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,226x = 284,627 × 284,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,226x = 81,012,529,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,012,529,129/189,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,125.78

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