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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,602 and 432,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,602 and 432,680 is: 947,419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,602 : 432,680 = 432,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,602/432,680 = 432,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,602x = 432,680 × 432,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,602x = 187,211,982,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,211,982,400/197,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,419.47

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