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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,982 and 425,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,982 and 425,652 is: 929,212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,982 : 425,652 = 425,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,982/425,652 = 425,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,982x = 425,652 × 425,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,982x = 181,179,625,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,179,625,104/194,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,212.06

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