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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,448 and 281,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,448 and 281,402 is: 401,052.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,448 : 281,402 = 281,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,448/281,402 = 281,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,448x = 281,402 × 281,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,448x = 79,187,085,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,187,085,604/197,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,052.86

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