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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,104 and 423,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,104 and 423,312 is: 913,765.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,104 : 423,312 = 423,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,104/423,312 = 423,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,104x = 423,312 × 423,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,104x = 179,193,049,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,193,049,344/196,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,765.40

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