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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,846 and 421,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,846 and 421,762 is: 927,218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,846 : 421,762 = 421,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,846/421,762 = 421,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,846x = 421,762 × 421,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,846x = 177,883,184,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,883,184,644/191,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,218.63

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