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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,386 and 414,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,386 and 414,402 is: 906,767.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,386 : 414,402 = 414,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,386/414,402 = 414,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,386x = 414,402 × 414,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,386x = 171,729,017,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,729,017,604/189,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,767.22

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