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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,044 and 312,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,044 and 312,060 is: 494,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,044 : 312,060 = 312,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,044/312,060 = 312,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,044x = 312,060 × 312,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,044x = 97,381,443,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,381,443,600/197,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,211.67

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