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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,910 and 402,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,910 and 402,732 is: 819,529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,910 : 402,732 = 402,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,910/402,732 = 402,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,910x = 402,732 × 402,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,910x = 162,193,063,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,193,063,824/197,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,529.40

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