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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,223.75 and 431,763.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,223.75 and 431,763.75 is: 945,220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,223.75 : 431,763.75 = 431,763.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,223.75/431,763.75 = 431,763.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,223.75x = 431,763.75 × 431,763.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,223.75x = 186,419,935,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,419,935,814.06/197,223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,220.52

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