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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,760 and 410,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,760 and 410,688 is: 888,831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,760 : 410,688 = 410,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,760/410,688 = 410,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,760x = 410,688 × 410,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,760x = 168,664,633,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,664,633,344/189,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,831.33

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