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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,846 and 438,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,846 and 438,388 is: 971,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,846 : 438,388 = 438,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,846/438,388 = 438,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,846x = 438,388 × 438,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,846x = 192,184,038,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,184,038,544/197,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,381.98

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