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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,904 and 466,711.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,904 and 466,711.50 is: 1,100,632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,904 : 466,711.50 = 466,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,904/466,711.50 = 466,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,904x = 466,711.50 × 466,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,904x = 217,819,624,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,819,624,232.25/197,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,632.75

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