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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,534 and 432,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,534 and 432,762 is: 943,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,534 : 432,762 = 432,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,534/432,762 = 432,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,534x = 432,762 × 432,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,534x = 187,282,948,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,282,948,644/198,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,329.35

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