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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,677 and 430,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,677 and 430,994 is: 934,963.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,677 : 430,994 = 430,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,677/430,994 = 430,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,677x = 430,994 × 430,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,677x = 185,755,828,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,755,828,036/198,677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934,963.93

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