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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,868 and 418,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,868 and 418,744 is: 899,822.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,868 : 418,744 = 418,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,868/418,744 = 418,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,868x = 418,744 × 418,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,868x = 175,346,537,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,346,537,536/194,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,822.12

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