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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,592 and 418,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,592 and 418,048 is: 916,954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,592 : 418,048 = 418,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,592/418,048 = 418,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,592x = 418,048 × 418,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,592x = 174,764,130,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,764,130,304/190,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916,954.18

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