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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,055 and 412,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,055 and 412,966 is: 897,324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,055 : 412,966 = 412,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,055/412,966 = 412,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,055x = 412,966 × 412,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,055x = 170,540,917,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,540,917,156/190,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,324.02

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