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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,690 and 418,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,690 and 418,720 is: 919,431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,690 : 418,720 = 418,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,690/418,720 = 418,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,690x = 418,720 × 418,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,690x = 175,326,438,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,326,438,400/190,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,431.74

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