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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,136 and 423,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,136 and 423,368 is: 913,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,136 : 423,368 = 423,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,136/423,368 = 423,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,136x = 423,368 × 423,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,136x = 179,240,463,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,240,463,424/196,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,858.05

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