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Finding the Third Proportional to 89,127 and 190,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 89,127 and 190,281 is: 406,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,127 : 190,281 = 190,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,127/190,281 = 190,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,127x = 190,281 × 190,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,127x = 36,206,858,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,206,858,961/89,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,238.95

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