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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,919.50 and 430,369.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,919.50 and 430,369.50 is: 945,377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,919.50 : 430,369.50 = 430,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,919.50/430,369.50 = 430,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,919.50x = 430,369.50 × 430,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,919.50x = 185,217,906,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,217,906,530.25/195,919.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,377.60

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