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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,203.50 and 431,725.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,203.50 and 431,725.50 is: 945,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,203.50 : 431,725.50 = 431,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,203.50/431,725.50 = 431,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,203.50x = 431,725.50 × 431,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,203.50x = 186,386,907,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,386,907,350.25/197,203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,150.10

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