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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,744.50 and 414,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,744.50 and 414,261 is: 899,696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,744.50 : 414,261 = 414,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,744.50/414,261 = 414,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,744.50x = 414,261 × 414,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,744.50x = 171,612,176,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,612,176,121/190,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,696.59

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