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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,942 and 418,081.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,942 and 418,081.50 is: 905,931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,942 : 418,081.50 = 418,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,942/418,081.50 = 418,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,942x = 418,081.50 × 418,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,942x = 174,792,140,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,792,140,642.25/192,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,931.01

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