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Finding the Third Proportional to 197.44 and 473.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 197.44 and 473.63 is: 1,136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 473.63 = 473.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/473.63 = 473.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 473.63 × 473.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 224,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,320.64/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.16

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