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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,242 and 413,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,242 and 413,316 is: 902,707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,242 : 413,316 = 413,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,242/413,316 = 413,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,242x = 413,316 × 413,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,242x = 170,830,115,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,830,115,856/189,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,707.20

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