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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,374 and 410,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,374 and 410,938 is: 891,727.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,374 : 410,938 = 410,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,374/410,938 = 410,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,374x = 410,938 × 410,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,374x = 168,870,039,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,870,039,844/189,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,727.69

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