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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,992.63 and 425,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,992.63 and 425,250 is: 937,017.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,992.63 : 425,250 = 425,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,992.63/425,250 = 425,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,992.63x = 425,250 × 425,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,992.63x = 180,837,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,837,562,500/192,992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,017.99

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