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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,314 and 190,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,314 and 190,618 is: 416,144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,314 : 190,618 = 190,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,314/190,618 = 190,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,314x = 190,618 × 190,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,314x = 36,335,221,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,335,221,924/87,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,144.28

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