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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,856 and 448,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,856 and 448,122 is: 1,046,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,856 : 448,122 = 448,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,856/448,122 = 448,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,856x = 448,122 × 448,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,856x = 200,813,326,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,813,326,884/191,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046,687.76

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