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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,422 and 451,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,422 and 451,145 is: 1,068,846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,422 : 451,145 = 451,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,422/451,145 = 451,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,422x = 451,145 × 451,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,422x = 203,531,811,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,531,811,025/190,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068,846.09

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