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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,848 and 418,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,848 and 418,812 is: 900,206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,848 : 418,812 = 418,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,848/418,812 = 418,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,848x = 418,812 × 418,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,848x = 175,403,491,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,403,491,344/194,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,206.78

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