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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,812 and 427,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,812 and 427,288 is: 918,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,812 : 427,288 = 427,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,812/427,288 = 427,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,812x = 427,288 × 427,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,812x = 182,575,034,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,575,034,944/198,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,330.06

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