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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,644 and 462,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,644 and 462,234 is: 1,086,533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,644 : 462,234 = 462,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,644/462,234 = 462,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,644x = 462,234 × 462,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,644x = 213,660,270,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,660,270,756/196,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,533.38

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