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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,712 and 466,276.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,712 and 466,276.50 is: 1,099,648.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,712 : 466,276.50 = 466,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,712/466,276.50 = 466,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,712x = 466,276.50 × 466,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,712x = 217,413,774,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,413,774,452.25/197,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,648.86

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