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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,580 and 432,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,580 and 432,636 is: 947,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,580 : 432,636 = 432,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,580/432,636 = 432,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,580x = 432,636 × 432,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,580x = 187,173,908,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,173,908,496/197,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,332.26

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