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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,093 and 424,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,093 and 424,170 is: 926,979.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,093 : 424,170 = 424,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,093/424,170 = 424,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,093x = 424,170 × 424,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,093x = 179,920,188,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,920,188,900/194,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,979.28

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