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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,224 and 423,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,224 and 423,753 is: 924,533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,224 : 423,753 = 423,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,224/423,753 = 423,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,224x = 423,753 × 423,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,224x = 179,566,605,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,566,605,009/194,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924,533.55

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