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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,998.13 and 425,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,998.13 and 425,261 is: 937,039.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,998.13 : 425,261 = 425,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,998.13/425,261 = 425,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,998.13x = 425,261 × 425,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,998.13x = 180,846,918,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,846,918,121/192,998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,039.77

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