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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,226 and 431,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,226 and 431,280 is: 943,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,226 : 431,280 = 431,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,226/431,280 = 431,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,226x = 431,280 × 431,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,226x = 186,002,438,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,002,438,400/197,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,092.89

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