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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,162 and 427,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,162 and 427,540 is: 927,107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,162 : 427,540 = 427,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,162/427,540 = 427,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,162x = 427,540 × 427,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,162x = 182,790,451,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,790,451,600/197,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,107.92

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