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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,298 and 425,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,298 and 425,700 is: 918,511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,298 : 425,700 = 425,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,298/425,700 = 425,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,298x = 425,700 × 425,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,298x = 181,220,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,220,490,000/197,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,511.54

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