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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,364 and 412,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,364 and 412,624 is: 899,107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,364 : 412,624 = 412,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,364/412,624 = 412,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,364x = 412,624 × 412,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,364x = 170,258,565,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,258,565,376/189,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,107.36

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