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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,972.50 and 414,787.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,972.50 and 414,787.50 is: 900,908.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,972.50 : 414,787.50 = 414,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,972.50/414,787.50 = 414,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,972.50x = 414,787.50 × 414,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,972.50x = 172,048,670,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,048,670,156.25/190,972.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,908.09

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