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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,853 and 466,588.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,853 and 466,588.50 is: 1,100,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,853 : 466,588.50 = 466,588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,853/466,588.50 = 466,588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,853x = 466,588.50 × 466,588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,853x = 217,704,828,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,704,828,332.25/197,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,336.25

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