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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,906 and 426,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,906 and 426,262 is: 932,240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,906 : 426,262 = 426,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,906/426,262 = 426,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,906x = 426,262 × 426,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,906x = 181,699,292,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,699,292,644/194,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,240.63

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