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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,774 and 432,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,774 and 432,767 is: 946,976.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,774 : 432,767 = 432,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,774/432,767 = 432,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,774x = 432,767 × 432,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,774x = 187,287,276,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,287,276,289/197,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,976.23

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