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Finding the Third Proportional to 199,426 and 430,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 199,426 and 430,160 is: 927,851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,426 : 430,160 = 430,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,426/430,160 = 430,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,426x = 430,160 × 430,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,426x = 185,037,625,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,037,625,600/199,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,851.06

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