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Finding the Third Proportional to 193,988 and 418,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 193,988 and 418,558 is: 903,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,988 : 418,558 = 418,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,988/418,558 = 418,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,988x = 418,558 × 418,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,988x = 175,190,799,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,190,799,364/193,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,101.22

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