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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,048 and 423,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,048 and 423,661 is: 910,887.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,048 : 423,661 = 423,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,048/423,661 = 423,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,048x = 423,661 × 423,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,048x = 179,488,642,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,488,642,921/197,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,887.92

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