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Finding the Third Proportional to 199,804 and 425,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 199,804 and 425,040 is: 904,181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,804 : 425,040 = 425,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,804/425,040 = 425,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,804x = 425,040 × 425,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,804x = 180,659,001,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,659,001,600/199,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904,181.11

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