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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,344.88 and 432,247.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,344.88 and 432,247.88 is: 946,759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,344.88 : 432,247.88 = 432,247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,344.88/432,247.88 = 432,247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,344.88x = 432,247.88 × 432,247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,344.88x = 186,838,225,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,838,225,442.02/197,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,759.96

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