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Finding the Third Proportional to 193,742 and 418,066

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Solution

The third proportional to 193,742 and 418,066 is: 902,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,742 : 418,066 = 418,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,742/418,066 = 418,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,742x = 418,066 × 418,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,742x = 174,779,180,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,779,180,356/193,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,123.34

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