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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,269.50 and 431,452.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,269.50 and 431,452.88 is: 943,640.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,269.50 : 431,452.88 = 431,452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,269.50/431,452.88 = 431,452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,269.50x = 431,452.88 × 431,452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,269.50x = 186,151,583,345.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,151,583,345.77/197,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,640.98

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