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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,042 and 413,161.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,042 and 413,161.50 is: 898,235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,042 : 413,161.50 = 413,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,042/413,161.50 = 413,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,042x = 413,161.50 × 413,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,042x = 170,702,425,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,702,425,082.25/190,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,235.26

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