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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,893.13 and 432,676.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,893.13 and 432,676.69 is: 946,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,893.13 : 432,676.69 = 432,676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,893.13/432,676.69 = 432,676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,893.13x = 432,676.69 × 432,676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,893.13x = 187,209,115,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,209,115,905.97/197,893.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,011.22

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