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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,312 and 418,148.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,312 and 418,148.50 is: 899,832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,312 : 418,148.50 = 418,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,312/418,148.50 = 418,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,312x = 418,148.50 × 418,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,312x = 174,848,168,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,848,168,052.25/194,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,832.06

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