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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,868 and 425,001

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,868 and 425,001 is: 926,913.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,868 : 425,001 = 425,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,868/425,001 = 425,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,868x = 425,001 × 425,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,868x = 180,625,850,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,625,850,001/194,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,913.86

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