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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,245 and 413,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,245 and 413,914 is: 905,306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,245 : 413,914 = 413,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,245/413,914 = 413,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,245x = 413,914 × 413,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,245x = 171,324,799,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,324,799,396/189,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,306.87

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