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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,430 and 423,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,430 and 423,996 is: 924,613.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,430 : 423,996 = 423,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,430/423,996 = 423,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,430x = 423,996 × 423,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,430x = 179,772,608,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,772,608,016/194,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924,613.53

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