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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,688 and 418,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,688 and 418,464 is: 899,449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,688 : 418,464 = 418,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,688/418,464 = 418,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,688x = 418,464 × 418,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,688x = 175,112,119,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,112,119,296/194,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,449.99

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