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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,186 and 442,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,186 and 442,368 is: 1,018,229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,186 : 442,368 = 442,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,186/442,368 = 442,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,186x = 442,368 × 442,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,186x = 195,689,447,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,689,447,424/192,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,229.46

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