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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,035 and 300,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,035 and 300,897 is: 476,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,035 : 300,897 = 300,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,035/300,897 = 300,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,035x = 300,897 × 300,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,035x = 90,539,004,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,539,004,609/190,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,433.31

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