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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,189 and 401,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,189 and 401,601 is: 848,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,189 : 401,601 = 401,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,189/401,601 = 401,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,189x = 401,601 × 401,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,189x = 161,283,363,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,283,363,201/190,189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,016.25

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