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Finding the Third Proportional to 193,914 and 405,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 193,914 and 405,477 is: 847,858.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,914 : 405,477 = 405,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,914/405,477 = 405,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,914x = 405,477 × 405,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,914x = 164,411,597,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,411,597,529/193,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,858.32

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