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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,351.02 and 426,271.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,351.02 and 426,271.36 is: 920,731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,351.02 : 426,271.36 = 426,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,351.02/426,271.36 = 426,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,351.02x = 426,271.36 × 426,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,351.02x = 181,707,271,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,707,271,823.41/197,351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920,731.37

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