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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,625.50 and 434,137.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,625.50 and 434,137.50 is: 948,898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,625.50 : 434,137.50 = 434,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,625.50/434,137.50 = 434,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,625.50x = 434,137.50 × 434,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,625.50x = 188,475,368,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,475,368,906.25/198,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948,898.15

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