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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,031 and 312,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,031 and 312,042 is: 494,187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,031 : 312,042 = 312,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,031/312,042 = 312,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,031x = 312,042 × 312,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,031x = 97,370,209,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,370,209,764/197,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,187.26

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