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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,571 and 418,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,571 and 418,134 is: 912,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,571 : 418,134 = 418,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,571/418,134 = 418,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,571x = 418,134 × 418,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,571x = 174,836,041,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,836,041,956/191,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,643.57

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