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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,892 and 418,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,892 and 418,716 is: 913,655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,892 : 418,716 = 418,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,892/418,716 = 418,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,892x = 418,716 × 418,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,892x = 175,323,088,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,323,088,656/191,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,655.02

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