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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,946 and 190,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,946 and 190,560 is: 417,651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,946 : 190,560 = 190,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,946/190,560 = 190,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,946x = 190,560 × 190,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,946x = 36,313,113,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,313,113,600/86,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,651.34

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