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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,859 and 418,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,859 and 418,726 is: 899,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,859 : 418,726 = 418,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,859/418,726 = 418,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,859x = 418,726 × 418,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,859x = 175,331,463,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,331,463,076/194,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,786.32

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