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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,359 and 423,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,359 and 423,267 is: 941,142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,359 : 423,267 = 423,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,359/423,267 = 423,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,359x = 423,267 × 423,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,359x = 179,154,953,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,154,953,289/190,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941,142.54

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