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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,663 and 433,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,663 and 433,026 is: 943,867.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,663 : 433,026 = 433,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,663/433,026 = 433,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,663x = 433,026 × 433,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,663x = 187,511,516,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,511,516,676/198,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,867.34

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