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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,734 and 425,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,734 and 425,514 is: 929,792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,734 : 425,514 = 425,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,734/425,514 = 425,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,734x = 425,514 × 425,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,734x = 181,062,164,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,062,164,196/194,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,792.25

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