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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,250 and 423,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,250 and 423,804 is: 924,632.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,250 : 423,804 = 423,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,250/423,804 = 423,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,250x = 423,804 × 423,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,250x = 179,609,830,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,609,830,416/194,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924,632.33

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