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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,444 and 427,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,444 and 427,992 is: 923,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,444 : 427,992 = 427,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,444/427,992 = 427,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,444x = 427,992 × 427,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,444x = 183,177,152,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,177,152,064/198,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,067.22

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