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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,059 and 425,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,059 and 425,839 is: 929,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,059 : 425,839 = 425,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,059/425,839 = 425,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,059x = 425,839 × 425,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,059x = 181,338,853,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,338,853,921/195,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,661.56

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