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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,516 and 465,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,516 and 465,973 is: 1,099,307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,516 : 465,973 = 465,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,516/465,973 = 465,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,516x = 465,973 × 465,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,516x = 217,130,836,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,130,836,729/197,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,307.58

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