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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,348 and 426,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,348 and 426,232 is: 920,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,348 : 426,232 = 426,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,348/426,232 = 426,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,348x = 426,232 × 426,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,348x = 181,673,717,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,673,717,824/197,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920,575.42

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