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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,226 and 431,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,226 and 431,316 is: 943,250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,226 : 431,316 = 431,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,226/431,316 = 431,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,226x = 431,316 × 431,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,226x = 186,033,491,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,033,491,856/197,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,250.34

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