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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,588 and 429,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,588 and 429,433 is: 957,550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,588 : 429,433 = 429,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,588/429,433 = 429,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,588x = 429,433 × 429,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,588x = 184,412,701,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,412,701,489/192,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,550.32

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