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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,196 and 431,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,196 and 431,708 is: 945,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,196 : 431,708 = 431,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,196/431,708 = 431,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,196x = 431,708 × 431,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,196x = 186,371,797,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,371,797,264/197,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,109.42

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