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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,370 and 450,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,370 and 450,997 is: 1,068,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,370 : 450,997 = 450,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,370/450,997 = 450,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,370x = 450,997 × 450,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,370x = 203,398,294,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,398,294,009/190,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068,436.70

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