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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,024 and 401,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,024 and 401,408 is: 847,937.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,024 : 401,408 = 401,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,024/401,408 = 401,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,024x = 401,408 × 401,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,024x = 161,128,382,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,128,382,464/190,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,937.01

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