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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,232 and 284,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,232 and 284,754 is: 426,241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,232 : 284,754 = 284,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,232/284,754 = 284,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,232x = 284,754 × 284,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,232x = 81,084,840,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,084,840,516/190,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,241.85

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