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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,255 and 421,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,255 and 421,950 is: 926,071.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,255 : 421,950 = 421,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,255/421,950 = 421,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,255x = 421,950 × 421,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,255x = 178,041,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,041,802,500/192,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,071.12

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