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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,918 and 405,260.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,918 and 405,260.44 is: 864,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,918 : 405,260.44 = 405,260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,918/405,260.44 = 405,260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,918x = 405,260.44 × 405,260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,918x = 164,236,022,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,236,022,202.69/189,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,773.33

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