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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,410 and 385,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,410 and 385,348 is: 783,976.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,410 : 385,348 = 385,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,410/385,348 = 385,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,410x = 385,348 × 385,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,410x = 148,493,081,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,493,081,104/189,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,976.99

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