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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,151 and 278,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,151 and 278,961 is: 394,718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,151 : 278,961 = 278,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,151/278,961 = 278,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,151x = 278,961 × 278,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,151x = 77,819,239,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,819,239,521/197,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,718.97

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