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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,901 and 466,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,901 and 466,704 is: 1,100,614.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,901 : 466,704 = 466,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,901/466,704 = 466,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,901x = 466,704 × 466,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,901x = 217,812,623,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,812,623,616/197,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,614.06

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