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Finding the Third Proportional to 89,044 and 190,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 89,044 and 190,360 is: 406,955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,044 : 190,360 = 190,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,044/190,360 = 190,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,044x = 190,360 × 190,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,044x = 36,236,929,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,236,929,600/89,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,955.32

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