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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,288 and 431,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,288 and 431,484 is: 943,688.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,288 : 431,484 = 431,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,288/431,484 = 431,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,288x = 431,484 × 431,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,288x = 186,178,442,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,178,442,256/197,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,688.63

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