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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,266 and 420,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,266 and 420,276 is: 923,488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,266 : 420,276 = 420,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,266/420,276 = 420,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,266x = 420,276 × 420,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,266x = 176,631,916,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,631,916,176/191,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,488.32

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