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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,772 and 425,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,772 and 425,947 is: 912,758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,772 : 425,947 = 425,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,772/425,947 = 425,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,772x = 425,947 × 425,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,772x = 181,430,846,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,430,846,809/198,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,758.57

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