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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,296 and 431,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,296 and 431,494 is: 943,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,296 : 431,494 = 431,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,296/431,494 = 431,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,296x = 431,494 × 431,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,296x = 186,187,072,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,187,072,036/197,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,694.10

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