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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,838 and 415,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,838 and 415,268 is: 894,261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,838 : 415,268 = 415,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,838/415,268 = 415,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,838x = 415,268 × 415,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,838x = 172,447,511,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,447,511,824/192,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,261.05

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