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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,551.50 and 426,212.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,551.50 and 426,212.50 is: 919,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,551.50 : 426,212.50 = 426,212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,551.50/426,212.50 = 426,212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,551.50x = 426,212.50 × 426,212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,551.50x = 181,657,095,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,657,095,156.25/197,551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,542.98

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