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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,991 and 466,893

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,991 and 466,893 is: 1,101,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,991 : 466,893 = 466,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,991/466,893 = 466,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,991x = 466,893 × 466,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,991x = 217,989,073,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,989,073,449/197,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,004.96

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