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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,615 and 430,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,615 and 430,026 is: 940,530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,615 : 430,026 = 430,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,615/430,026 = 430,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,615x = 430,026 × 430,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,615x = 184,922,360,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,922,360,676/196,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,530.28

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