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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,220.75 and 423,799.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,220.75 and 423,799.75 is: 915,327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,220.75 : 423,799.75 = 423,799.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,220.75/423,799.75 = 423,799.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,220.75x = 423,799.75 × 423,799.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,220.75x = 179,606,228,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,606,228,100.06/196,220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915,327.40

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