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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,368 and 420,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,368 and 420,512 is: 900,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,368 : 420,512 = 420,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,368/420,512 = 420,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,368x = 420,512 × 420,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,368x = 176,830,342,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,830,342,144/196,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,504.88

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