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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,772 and 426,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,772 and 426,343 is: 919,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,772 : 426,343 = 426,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,772/426,343 = 426,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,772x = 426,343 × 426,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,772x = 181,768,353,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,768,353,649/197,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,080.32

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