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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,999.75 and 425,264.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,999.75 and 425,264.25 is: 937,046.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,999.75 : 425,264.25 = 425,264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,999.75/425,264.25 = 425,264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,999.75x = 425,264.25 × 425,264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,999.75x = 180,849,682,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,849,682,328.06/192,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,046.20

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