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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,653.50 and 423,190.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,653.50 and 423,190.50 is: 906,081.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,653.50 : 423,190.50 = 423,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,653.50/423,190.50 = 423,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,653.50x = 423,190.50 × 423,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,653.50x = 179,090,199,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,090,199,290.25/197,653.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,081.60

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