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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,915 and 423,181.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,915 and 423,181.50 is: 928,297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,915 : 423,181.50 = 423,181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,915/423,181.50 = 423,181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,915x = 423,181.50 × 423,181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,915x = 179,082,581,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,082,581,942.25/192,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,297.86

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