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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,235 and 431,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,235 and 431,298 is: 943,128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,235 : 431,298 = 431,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,235/431,298 = 431,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,235x = 431,298 × 431,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,235x = 186,017,964,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,017,964,804/197,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,128.58

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