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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,048.63 and 415,266.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,048.63 and 415,266.75 is: 902,631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,048.63 : 415,266.75 = 415,266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,048.63/415,266.75 = 415,266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,048.63x = 415,266.75 × 415,266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,048.63x = 172,446,473,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,446,473,655.56/191,048.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,631.33

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