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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,906 and 440,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,906 and 440,227 is: 994,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,906 : 440,227 = 440,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,906/440,227 = 440,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,906x = 440,227 × 440,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,906x = 193,799,811,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,799,811,529/194,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994,324.50

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