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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,872 and 466,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,872 and 466,628 is: 1,100,416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,872 : 466,628 = 466,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,872/466,628 = 466,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,872x = 466,628 × 466,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,872x = 217,741,690,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,741,690,384/197,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,416.89

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