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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,940 and 305,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,940 and 305,802 is: 472,440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,940 : 305,802 = 305,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,940/305,802 = 305,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,940x = 305,802 × 305,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,940x = 93,514,863,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,514,863,204/197,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,440.45

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