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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,411 and 385,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,411 and 385,350 is: 783,980.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,411 : 385,350 = 385,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,411/385,350 = 385,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,411x = 385,350 × 385,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,411x = 148,494,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,494,622,500/189,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,980.99

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