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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,117 and 423,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,117 and 423,338 is: 913,817.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,117 : 423,338 = 423,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,117/423,338 = 423,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,117x = 423,338 × 423,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,117x = 179,215,062,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,215,062,244/196,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,817.07

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