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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,285.63 and 434,787.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,285.63 and 434,787.75 is: 958,206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,285.63 : 434,787.75 = 434,787.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,285.63/434,787.75 = 434,787.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,285.63x = 434,787.75 × 434,787.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,285.63x = 189,040,387,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,040,387,550.06/197,285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,206.60

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