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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,858 and 415,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,858 and 415,314 is: 894,366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,858 : 415,314 = 415,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,858/415,314 = 415,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,858x = 415,314 × 415,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,858x = 172,485,718,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,485,718,596/192,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,366.42

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