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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,967 and 405,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,967 and 405,358 is: 864,966.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,967 : 405,358 = 405,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,967/405,358 = 405,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,967x = 405,358 × 405,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,967x = 164,315,108,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,315,108,164/189,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,966.59

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