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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,514 and 463,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,514 and 463,787 is: 1,117,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,514 : 463,787 = 463,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,514/463,787 = 463,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,514x = 463,787 × 463,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,514x = 215,098,381,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,098,381,369/192,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117,312.93

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