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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,867 and 429,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,867 and 429,821 is: 938,430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,867 : 429,821 = 429,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,867/429,821 = 429,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,867x = 429,821 × 429,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,867x = 184,746,092,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,746,092,041/196,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,430.98

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