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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,252 and 412,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,252 and 412,104 is: 897,373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,252 : 412,104 = 412,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,252/412,104 = 412,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,252x = 412,104 × 412,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,252x = 169,829,706,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,829,706,816/189,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,373.38

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