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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,840 and 297,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,840 and 297,144 is: 446,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,840 : 297,144 = 297,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,840/297,144 = 297,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,840x = 297,144 × 297,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,840x = 88,294,556,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,294,556,736/197,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,292.75

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