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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,949 and 418,907.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,949 and 418,907.25 is: 900,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,949 : 418,907.25 = 418,907.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,949/418,907.25 = 418,907.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,949x = 418,907.25 × 418,907.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,949x = 175,483,284,102.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,483,284,102.56/194,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,149.70

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