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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,234 and 223,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,234 and 223,794 is: 264,665.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,234 : 223,794 = 223,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,234/223,794 = 223,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,234x = 223,794 × 223,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,234x = 50,083,754,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083,754,436/189,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,665.73

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