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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,814 and 292,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,814 and 292,371 is: 432,127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,814 : 292,371 = 292,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,814/292,371 = 292,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,814x = 292,371 × 292,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,814x = 85,480,801,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,480,801,641/197,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,127.16

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