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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,802 and 292,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,802 and 292,356 is: 432,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,802 : 292,356 = 292,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,802/292,356 = 292,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,802x = 292,356 × 292,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,802x = 85,472,030,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,472,030,736/197,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,109.03

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