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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,012 and 418,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,012 and 418,964 is: 914,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,012 : 418,964 = 418,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,012/418,964 = 418,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,012x = 418,964 × 418,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,012x = 175,530,833,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,530,833,296/192,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914,165.95

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