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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,922 and 190,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,922 and 190,440 is: 417,240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,922 : 190,440 = 190,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,922/190,440 = 190,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,922x = 190,440 × 190,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,922x = 36,267,393,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,267,393,600/86,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,240.67

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