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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,188 and 431,685

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,188 and 431,685 is: 945,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,188 : 431,685 = 431,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,188/431,685 = 431,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,188x = 431,685 × 431,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,188x = 186,351,939,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,351,939,225/197,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,047.06

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