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Finding the Third Proportional to 199,389 and 430,084.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 199,389 and 430,084.50 is: 927,697.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,389 : 430,084.50 = 430,084.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,389/430,084.50 = 430,084.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,389x = 430,084.50 × 430,084.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,389x = 184,972,677,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,972,677,140.25/199,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,697.50

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