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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,739.50 and 414,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,739.50 and 414,251 is: 899,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,739.50 : 414,251 = 414,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,739.50/414,251 = 414,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,739.50x = 414,251 × 414,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,739.50x = 171,603,891,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,603,891,001/190,739.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,676.74

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