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Finding the Third Proportional to 199,590 and 430,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 199,590 and 430,284 is: 927,623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,590 : 430,284 = 430,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,590/430,284 = 430,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,590x = 430,284 × 430,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,590x = 185,144,320,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,144,320,656/199,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,623.23

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