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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,332 and 426,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,332 and 426,200 is: 920,511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,332 : 426,200 = 426,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,332/426,200 = 426,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,332x = 426,200 × 426,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,332x = 181,646,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,646,440,000/197,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920,511.83

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