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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,996 and 425,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,996 and 425,184 is: 922,373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,996 : 425,184 = 425,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,996/425,184 = 425,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,996x = 425,184 × 425,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,996x = 180,781,433,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,781,433,856/195,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922,373.08

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