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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,646 and 426,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,646 and 426,324 is: 919,584.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,646 : 426,324 = 426,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,646/426,324 = 426,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,646x = 426,324 × 426,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,646x = 181,752,152,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,752,152,976/197,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,584.27

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