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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,983 and 418,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,983 and 418,961 is: 914,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,983 : 418,961 = 418,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,983/418,961 = 418,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,983x = 418,961 × 418,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,983x = 175,528,319,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,528,319,521/191,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914,290.95

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