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Finding the Third Proportional to 193,436.50 and 426,239.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 193,436.50 and 426,239.50 is: 939,223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,436.50 : 426,239.50 = 426,239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,436.50/426,239.50 = 426,239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,436.50x = 426,239.50 × 426,239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,436.50x = 181,680,111,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,680,111,360.25/193,436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939,223.52

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