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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,246 and 426,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,246 and 426,294 is: 930,756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,246 : 426,294 = 426,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,246/426,294 = 426,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,246x = 426,294 × 426,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,246x = 181,726,574,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,726,574,436/195,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930,756.97

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