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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,296 and 427,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,296 and 427,790 is: 927,562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,296 : 427,790 = 427,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,296/427,790 = 427,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,296x = 427,790 × 427,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,296x = 183,004,284,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,004,284,100/197,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,562.06

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