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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,256 and 320,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,256 and 320,472 is: 520,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,256 : 320,472 = 320,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,256/320,472 = 320,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,256x = 320,472 × 320,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,256x = 102,702,302,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,702,302,784/197,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,654.90

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