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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,560.50 and 426,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,560.50 and 426,711 is: 921,653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,560.50 : 426,711 = 426,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,560.50/426,711 = 426,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,560.50x = 426,711 × 426,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,560.50x = 182,082,277,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,082,277,521/197,560.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921,653.25

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