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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,107 and 423,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,107 and 423,318 is: 913,777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,107 : 423,318 = 423,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,107/423,318 = 423,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,107x = 423,318 × 423,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,107x = 179,198,129,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,198,129,124/196,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,777.32

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