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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,316 and 426,160.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,316 and 426,160.13 is: 920,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,316 : 426,160.13 = 426,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,316/426,160.13 = 426,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,316x = 426,160.13 × 426,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,316x = 181,612,452,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,612,452,140.02/197,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920,414.22

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