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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,316 and 284,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,316 and 284,367 is: 424,896.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,316 : 284,367 = 284,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,316/284,367 = 284,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,316x = 284,367 × 284,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,316x = 80,864,590,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,864,590,689/190,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,896.44

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