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Finding the Third Proportional to 193,396 and 419,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 193,396 and 419,048 is: 907,987.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,396 : 419,048 = 419,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,396/419,048 = 419,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,396x = 419,048 × 419,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,396x = 175,601,226,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,601,226,304/193,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,987.89

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