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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,962 and 405,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,962 and 405,348 is: 864,946.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,962 : 405,348 = 405,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,962/405,348 = 405,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,962x = 405,348 × 405,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,962x = 164,307,001,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,307,001,104/189,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,946.68

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