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Finding the Third Proportional to 199,624 and 431,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 199,624 and 431,229 is: 931,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,624 : 431,229 = 431,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,624/431,229 = 431,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,624x = 431,229 × 431,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,624x = 185,958,450,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,958,450,441/199,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,543.55

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