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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,844 and 415,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,844 and 415,322 is: 894,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,844 : 415,322 = 415,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,844/415,322 = 415,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,844x = 415,322 × 415,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,844x = 172,492,363,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,492,363,684/192,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,465.80

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