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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,622 and 409,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,622 and 409,611 is: 884,819.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,622 : 409,611 = 409,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,622/409,611 = 409,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,622x = 409,611 × 409,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,622x = 167,781,171,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,781,171,321/189,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,819.12

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