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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,612 and 425,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,612 and 425,650 is: 912,220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,612 : 425,650 = 425,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,612/425,650 = 425,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,612x = 425,650 × 425,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,612x = 181,177,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,177,922,500/198,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,220.42

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