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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,704 and 411,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,704 and 411,792 is: 857,709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,704 : 411,792 = 411,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,704/411,792 = 411,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,704x = 411,792 × 411,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,704x = 169,572,651,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,572,651,264/197,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,709.76

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