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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,402 and 418,170.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,402 and 418,170.25 is: 918,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,402 : 418,170.25 = 418,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,402/418,170.25 = 418,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,402x = 418,170.25 × 418,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,402x = 174,866,357,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,866,357,985.06/190,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,406.10

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