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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,126 and 423,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,126 and 423,352 is: 913,835.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,126 : 423,352 = 423,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,126/423,352 = 423,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,126x = 423,352 × 423,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,126x = 179,226,915,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,226,915,904/196,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,835.57

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