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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,222 and 423,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,222 and 423,803 is: 915,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,222 : 423,803 = 423,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,222/423,803 = 423,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,222x = 423,803 × 423,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,222x = 179,608,982,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,608,982,809/196,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915,335.60

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