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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,892 and 466,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,892 and 466,666 is: 1,100,484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,892 : 466,666 = 466,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,892/466,666 = 466,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,892x = 466,666 × 466,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,892x = 217,777,155,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,777,155,556/197,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,484.89

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