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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,764 and 430,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,764 and 430,464 is: 941,733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,764 : 430,464 = 430,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,764/430,464 = 430,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,764x = 430,464 × 430,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,764x = 185,299,255,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,299,255,296/196,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941,733.52

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