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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,352 and 414,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,352 and 414,916 is: 909,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,352 : 414,916 = 414,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,352/414,916 = 414,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,352x = 414,916 × 414,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,352x = 172,155,287,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,155,287,056/189,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909,181.24

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