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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,706 and 439,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,706 and 439,192 is: 1,016,781.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,706 : 439,192 = 439,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,706/439,192 = 439,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,706x = 439,192 × 439,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,706x = 192,889,612,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,889,612,864/189,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016,781.82

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