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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,998 and 425,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,998 and 425,260 is: 937,035.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,998 : 425,260 = 425,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,998/425,260 = 425,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,998x = 425,260 × 425,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,998x = 180,846,067,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,846,067,600/192,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,035.97

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