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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,236 and 423,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,236 and 423,864 is: 915,533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,236 : 423,864 = 423,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,236/423,864 = 423,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,236x = 423,864 × 423,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,236x = 179,660,690,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,660,690,496/196,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915,533.80

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