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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,905 and 431,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,905 and 431,314 is: 974,472.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,905 : 431,314 = 431,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,905/431,314 = 431,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,905x = 431,314 × 431,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,905x = 186,031,766,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,031,766,596/190,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,472.99

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