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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,612.88 and 430,022.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,612.88 and 430,022.25 is: 940,524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,612.88 : 430,022.25 = 430,022.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,612.88/430,022.25 = 430,022.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,612.88x = 430,022.25 × 430,022.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,612.88x = 184,919,135,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,919,135,495.06/196,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,524.04

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