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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,665.50 and 425,350.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,665.50 and 425,350.50 is: 915,299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,665.50 : 425,350.50 = 425,350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,665.50/425,350.50 = 425,350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,665.50x = 425,350.50 × 425,350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,665.50x = 180,923,047,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,923,047,850.25/197,665.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915,299.07

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