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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,913 and 431,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,913 and 431,950 is: 947,529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,913 : 431,950 = 431,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,913/431,950 = 431,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,913x = 431,950 × 431,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,913x = 186,580,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,580,802,500/196,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,529.12

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