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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,974 and 318,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,974 and 318,750 is: 513,206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,974 : 318,750 = 318,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,974/318,750 = 318,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,974x = 318,750 × 318,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,974x = 101,601,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,601,562,500/197,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,206.60

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