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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,248 and 431,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,248 and 431,322 is: 943,171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,248 : 431,322 = 431,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,248/431,322 = 431,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,248x = 431,322 × 431,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,248x = 186,038,667,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,038,667,684/197,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,171.38

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