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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,033 and 412,920.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,033 and 412,920.50 is: 897,230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,033 : 412,920.50 = 412,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,033/412,920.50 = 412,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,033x = 412,920.50 × 412,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,033x = 170,503,339,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,503,339,320.25/190,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,230.16

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