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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,636 and 406,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,636 and 406,604 is: 867,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,636 : 406,604 = 406,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,636/406,604 = 406,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,636x = 406,604 × 406,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,636x = 165,326,812,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,326,812,816/190,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,238.15

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