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Finding the Third Proportional to 193,763 and 425,717.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 193,763 and 425,717.50 is: 935,345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,763 : 425,717.50 = 425,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,763/425,717.50 = 425,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,763x = 425,717.50 × 425,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,763x = 181,235,389,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,235,389,806.25/193,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935,345.70

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