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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,056 and 412,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,056 and 412,971 is: 897,341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,056 : 412,971 = 412,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,056/412,971 = 412,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,056x = 412,971 × 412,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,056x = 170,545,046,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,545,046,841/190,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,341.03

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