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Finding the Third Proportional to 199,438 and 430,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 199,438 and 430,184 is: 927,898.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,438 : 430,184 = 430,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,438/430,184 = 430,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,438x = 430,184 × 430,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,438x = 185,058,273,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,058,273,856/199,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,898.76

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