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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,034 and 425,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,034 and 425,259 is: 922,519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,034 : 425,259 = 425,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,034/425,259 = 425,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,034x = 425,259 × 425,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,034x = 180,845,217,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,845,217,081/196,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922,519.65

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