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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,866 and 290,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,866 and 290,475 is: 439,763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,866 : 290,475 = 290,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,866/290,475 = 290,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,866x = 290,475 × 290,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,866x = 84,375,725,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,375,725,625/191,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,763.82

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