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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,718 and 418,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,718 and 418,521 is: 899,556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,718 : 418,521 = 418,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,718/418,521 = 418,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,718x = 418,521 × 418,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,718x = 175,159,827,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,159,827,441/194,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,556.42

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