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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,544 and 419,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,544 and 419,168 is: 884,951.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,544 : 419,168 = 419,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,544/419,168 = 419,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,544x = 419,168 × 419,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,544x = 175,701,812,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,701,812,224/198,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,951.51

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