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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,756 and 430,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,756 and 430,448 is: 941,701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,756 : 430,448 = 430,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,756/430,448 = 430,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,756x = 430,448 × 430,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,756x = 185,285,480,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,285,480,704/196,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941,701.81

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