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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,507 and 418,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,507 and 418,545 is: 886,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,507 : 418,545 = 418,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,507/418,545 = 418,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,507x = 418,545 × 418,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,507x = 175,179,917,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,179,917,025/197,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,955.49

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