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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,672 and 316,076

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,672 and 316,076 is: 526,720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,672 : 316,076 = 316,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,672/316,076 = 316,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,672x = 316,076 × 316,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,672x = 99,904,037,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,904,037,776/189,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,720.01

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