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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,628 and 439,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,628 and 439,470 is: 977,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,628 : 439,470 = 439,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,628/439,470 = 439,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,628x = 439,470 × 439,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,628x = 193,133,880,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,133,880,900/197,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,259.70

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