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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,316 and 431,534.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,316 and 431,534.25 is: 943,774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,316 : 431,534.25 = 431,534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,316/431,534.25 = 431,534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,316x = 431,534.25 × 431,534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,316x = 186,221,808,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,221,808,923.06/197,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,774.50

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