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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,766 and 409,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,766 and 409,550 is: 848,129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,766 : 409,550 = 409,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,766/409,550 = 409,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,766x = 409,550 × 409,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,766x = 167,731,202,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,731,202,500/197,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,129.62

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