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Finding the Third Proportional to 197.81 and 424.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 197.81 and 424.88 is: 912.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 424.88 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/424.88 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 424.88 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 180,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,518.77/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.58

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