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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,603.50 and 431,007.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,603.50 and 431,007.50 is: 940,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,603.50 : 431,007.50 = 431,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,603.50/431,007.50 = 431,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,603.50x = 431,007.50 × 431,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,603.50x = 185,767,465,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,767,465,056.25/197,603.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,102.10

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