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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,568 and 432,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,568 and 432,774 is: 947,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,568 : 432,774 = 432,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,568/432,774 = 432,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,568x = 432,774 × 432,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,568x = 187,293,335,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,293,335,076/197,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,994.29

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