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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,150 and 278,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,150 and 278,963 is: 394,726.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,150 : 278,963 = 278,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,150/278,963 = 278,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,150x = 278,963 × 278,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,150x = 77,820,355,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,820,355,369/197,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,726.63

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