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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,820 and 418,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,820 and 418,773 is: 900,168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,820 : 418,773 = 418,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,820/418,773 = 418,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,820x = 418,773 × 418,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,820x = 175,370,825,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,370,825,529/194,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,168.49

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