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Finding the Third Proportional to 199,593 and 431,170.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 199,593 and 431,170.50 is: 931,435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,593 : 431,170.50 = 431,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,593/431,170.50 = 431,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,593x = 431,170.50 × 431,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,593x = 185,908,000,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,908,000,070.25/199,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,435.47

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