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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,904 and 433,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,904 and 433,160 is: 952,888.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,904 : 433,160 = 433,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,904/433,160 = 433,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,904x = 433,160 × 433,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,904x = 187,627,585,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,627,585,600/196,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,888.64

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