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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,614.50 and 430,025.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,614.50 and 430,025.50 is: 940,530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,614.50 : 430,025.50 = 430,025.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,614.50/430,025.50 = 430,025.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,614.50x = 430,025.50 × 430,025.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,614.50x = 184,921,930,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,921,930,650.25/196,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,530.48

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