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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,344 and 426,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,344 and 426,224 is: 920,559.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,344 : 426,224 = 426,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,344/426,224 = 426,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,344x = 426,224 × 426,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,344x = 181,666,898,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,666,898,176/197,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920,559.52

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