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Finding the Third Proportional to 199,584 and 430,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 199,584 and 430,272 is: 927,599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,584 : 430,272 = 430,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,584/430,272 = 430,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,584x = 430,272 × 430,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,584x = 185,133,993,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,133,993,984/199,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,599.38

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