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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,126 and 265,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,126 and 265,824 is: 371,660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,126 : 265,824 = 265,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,126/265,824 = 265,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,126x = 265,824 × 265,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,126x = 70,662,398,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,662,398,976/190,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,660.89

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