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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,154 and 278,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,154 and 278,970 is: 394,738.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,154 : 278,970 = 278,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,154/278,970 = 278,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,154x = 278,970 × 278,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,154x = 77,824,260,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,824,260,900/197,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,738.43

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