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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,855 and 466,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,855 and 466,588 is: 1,100,322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,855 : 466,588 = 466,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,855/466,588 = 466,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,855x = 466,588 × 466,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,855x = 217,704,361,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,704,361,744/197,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,322.77

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