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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,865.13 and 415,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,865.13 and 415,197 is: 907,952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,865.13 : 415,197 = 415,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,865.13/415,197 = 415,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,865.13x = 415,197 × 415,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,865.13x = 172,388,548,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,388,548,809/189,865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,952.68

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