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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,205 and 431,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,205 and 431,725 is: 945,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,205 : 431,725 = 431,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,205/431,725 = 431,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,205x = 431,725 × 431,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,205x = 186,386,475,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,386,475,625/197,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,140.72

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