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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,041 and 412,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,041 and 412,938 is: 897,268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,041 : 412,938 = 412,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,041/412,938 = 412,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,041x = 412,938 × 412,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,041x = 170,517,791,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,517,791,844/190,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,268.44

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