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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,464.06 and 414,588.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,464.06 and 414,588.38 is: 907,209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,464.06 : 414,588.38 = 414,588.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,464.06/414,588.38 = 414,588.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,464.06x = 414,588.38 × 414,588.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,464.06x = 171,883,520,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,883,520,685.14/189,464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,209.10

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