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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,714.50 and 414,639

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,714.50 and 414,639 is: 901,481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,714.50 : 414,639 = 414,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,714.50/414,639 = 414,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,714.50x = 414,639 × 414,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,714.50x = 171,925,500,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,925,500,321/190,714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,481.01

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