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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,608 and 426,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,608 and 426,320 is: 919,743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,608 : 426,320 = 426,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,608/426,320 = 426,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,608x = 426,320 × 426,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,608x = 181,748,742,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,748,742,400/197,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,743.85

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