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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,046 and 312,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,046 and 312,063 is: 494,216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,046 : 312,063 = 312,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,046/312,063 = 312,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,046x = 312,063 × 312,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,046x = 97,383,315,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,383,315,969/197,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,216.15

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