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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,231.50 and 426,004.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,231.50 and 426,004.50 is: 920,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,231.50 : 426,004.50 = 426,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,231.50/426,004.50 = 426,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,231.50x = 426,004.50 × 426,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,231.50x = 181,479,834,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,479,834,020.25/197,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920,136.15

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