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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,056 and 288,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,056 and 288,592 is: 422,648.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,056 : 288,592 = 288,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,056/288,592 = 288,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,056x = 288,592 × 288,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,056x = 83,285,342,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,285,342,464/197,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,648.09

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