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Finding the Third Proportional to 89,824 and 189,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 89,824 and 189,368 is: 399,227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,824 : 189,368 = 189,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,824/189,368 = 189,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,824x = 189,368 × 189,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,824x = 35,860,239,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,860,239,424/89,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,227.82

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