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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,623 and 432,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,623 and 432,722 is: 947,502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,623 : 432,722 = 432,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,623/432,722 = 432,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,623x = 432,722 × 432,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,623x = 187,248,329,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,248,329,284/197,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,502.72

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