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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,871 and 418,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,871 and 418,752 is: 899,842.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,871 : 418,752 = 418,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,871/418,752 = 418,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,871x = 418,752 × 418,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,871x = 175,353,237,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,353,237,504/194,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,842.65

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