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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,308 and 434,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,308 and 434,828 is: 958,275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,308 : 434,828 = 434,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,308/434,828 = 434,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,308x = 434,828 × 434,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,308x = 189,075,389,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,075,389,584/197,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,275.33

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