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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,232 and 431,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,232 and 431,328 is: 943,274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,232 : 431,328 = 431,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,232/431,328 = 431,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,232x = 431,328 × 431,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,232x = 186,043,843,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,043,843,584/197,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,274.13

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