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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,844 and 418,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,844 and 418,698 is: 899,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,844 : 418,698 = 418,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,844/418,698 = 418,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,844x = 418,698 × 418,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,844x = 175,308,015,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,308,015,204/194,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,735.25

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