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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,406 and 402,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,406 and 402,140 is: 819,208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,406 : 402,140 = 402,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,406/402,140 = 402,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,406x = 402,140 × 402,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,406x = 161,716,579,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,716,579,600/197,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,208.03

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