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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,376 and 425,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,376 and 425,856 is: 918,821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,376 : 425,856 = 425,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,376/425,856 = 425,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,376x = 425,856 × 425,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,376x = 181,353,332,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,353,332,736/197,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,821.60

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