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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,616 and 432,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,616 and 432,708 is: 947,474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,616 : 432,708 = 432,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,616/432,708 = 432,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,616x = 432,708 × 432,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,616x = 187,236,213,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,236,213,264/197,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,474.97

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