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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,742 and 414,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,742 and 414,255 is: 899,682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,742 : 414,255 = 414,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,742/414,255 = 414,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,742x = 414,255 × 414,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,742x = 171,607,205,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,607,205,025/190,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,682.32

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