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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,106 and 423,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,106 and 423,317 is: 913,777.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,106 : 423,317 = 423,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,106/423,317 = 423,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,106x = 423,317 × 423,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,106x = 179,197,282,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,197,282,489/196,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,777.66

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