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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,607 and 418,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,607 and 418,315 is: 899,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,607 : 418,315 = 418,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,607/418,315 = 418,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,607x = 418,315 × 418,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,607x = 174,987,439,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,987,439,225/194,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,183.68

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