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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,502 and 425,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,502 and 425,995 is: 928,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,502 : 425,995 = 425,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,502/425,995 = 425,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,502x = 425,995 × 425,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,502x = 181,471,740,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,471,740,025/195,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,234.70

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