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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,033 and 312,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,033 and 312,047 is: 494,198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,033 : 312,047 = 312,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,033/312,047 = 312,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,033x = 312,047 × 312,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,033x = 97,373,330,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,373,330,209/197,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,198.08

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