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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,560 and 407,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,560 and 407,373 is: 870,868.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,560 : 407,373 = 407,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,560/407,373 = 407,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,560x = 407,373 × 407,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,560x = 165,952,761,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,952,761,129/190,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,868.81

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