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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,059 and 412,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,059 and 412,974 is: 897,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,059 : 412,974 = 412,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,059/412,974 = 412,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,059x = 412,974 × 412,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,059x = 170,547,524,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,547,524,676/190,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,339.90

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