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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,530 and 424,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,530 and 424,762 is: 908,793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,530 : 424,762 = 424,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,530/424,762 = 424,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,530x = 424,762 × 424,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,530x = 180,422,756,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,422,756,644/198,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,793.41

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