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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,926 and 415,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,926 and 415,294 is: 871,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,926 : 415,294 = 415,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,926/415,294 = 415,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,926x = 415,294 × 415,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,926x = 172,469,106,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,469,106,436/197,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,381.76

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