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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,615 and 407,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,615 and 407,406 is: 870,758.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,615 : 407,406 = 407,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,615/407,406 = 407,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,615x = 407,406 × 407,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,615x = 165,979,648,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,979,648,836/190,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,758.59

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