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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,430 and 315,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,430 and 315,674 is: 526,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,430 : 315,674 = 315,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,430/315,674 = 315,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,430x = 315,674 × 315,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,430x = 99,650,074,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,650,074,276/189,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,052.23

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