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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,166 and 427,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,166 and 427,548 is: 927,123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,166 : 427,548 = 427,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,166/427,548 = 427,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,166x = 427,548 × 427,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,166x = 182,797,292,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,797,292,304/197,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,123.81

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