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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,060 and 412,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,060 and 412,974 is: 897,335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,060 : 412,974 = 412,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,060/412,974 = 412,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,060x = 412,974 × 412,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,060x = 170,547,524,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,547,524,676/190,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,335.18

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