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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,244 and 284,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,244 and 284,772 is: 426,268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,244 : 284,772 = 284,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,244/284,772 = 284,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,244x = 284,772 × 284,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,244x = 81,095,091,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,095,091,984/190,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,268.85

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