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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,203.25 and 425,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,203.25 and 425,034 is: 925,465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,203.25 : 425,034 = 425,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,203.25/425,034 = 425,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,203.25x = 425,034 × 425,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,203.25x = 180,653,901,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,653,901,156/195,203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,465.64

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