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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,820 and 414,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,820 and 414,445 is: 900,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,820 : 414,445 = 414,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,820/414,445 = 414,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,820x = 414,445 × 414,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,820x = 171,764,658,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,764,658,025/190,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,139.70

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