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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,252 and 426,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,252 and 426,312 is: 930,806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,252 : 426,312 = 426,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,252/426,312 = 426,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,252x = 426,312 × 426,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,252x = 181,741,921,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,741,921,344/195,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930,806.96

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