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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,083 and 419,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,083 and 419,158 is: 914,674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,083 : 419,158 = 419,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,083/419,158 = 419,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,083x = 419,158 × 419,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,083x = 175,693,428,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,693,428,964/192,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914,674.54

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