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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,359 and 414,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,359 and 414,699 is: 880,303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,359 : 414,699 = 414,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,359/414,699 = 414,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,359x = 414,699 × 414,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,359x = 171,975,260,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,975,260,601/195,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,303.75

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