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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,740 and 414,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,740 and 414,252 is: 899,678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,740 : 414,252 = 414,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,740/414,252 = 414,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,740x = 414,252 × 414,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,740x = 171,604,719,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,604,719,504/190,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,678.72

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