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Finding the Third Proportional to 193,916 and 405,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 193,916 and 405,481 is: 847,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,916 : 405,481 = 405,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,916/405,481 = 405,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,916x = 405,481 × 405,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,916x = 164,414,841,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,414,841,361/193,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,866.30

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