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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,904 and 426,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,904 and 426,258 is: 932,232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,904 : 426,258 = 426,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,904/426,258 = 426,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,904x = 426,258 × 426,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,904x = 181,695,882,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,695,882,564/194,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,232.70

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