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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,712 and 439,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,712 and 439,206 is: 1,016,814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,712 : 439,206 = 439,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,712/439,206 = 439,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,712x = 439,206 × 439,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,712x = 192,901,910,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,901,910,436/189,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016,814.49

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