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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,032 and 425,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,032 and 425,255 is: 922,511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,032 : 425,255 = 425,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,032/425,255 = 425,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,032x = 425,255 × 425,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,032x = 180,841,815,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,841,815,025/196,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922,511.71

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