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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,023 and 425,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,023 and 425,238 is: 922,480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,023 : 425,238 = 425,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,023/425,238 = 425,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,023x = 425,238 × 425,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,023x = 180,827,356,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,827,356,644/196,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922,480.30

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