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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,843 and 438,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,843 and 438,382 is: 971,370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,843 : 438,382 = 438,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,843/438,382 = 438,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,843x = 438,382 × 438,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,843x = 192,178,777,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,178,777,924/197,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,370.12

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