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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,766 and 438,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,766 and 438,246 is: 971,145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,766 : 438,246 = 438,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,766/438,246 = 438,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,766x = 438,246 × 438,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,766x = 192,059,556,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,059,556,516/197,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,145.48

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