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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,112 and 425,890.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,112 and 425,890.50 is: 920,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,112 : 425,890.50 = 425,890.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,112/425,890.50 = 425,890.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,112x = 425,890.50 × 425,890.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,112x = 181,382,717,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,382,717,990.25/197,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920,201.30

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