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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,798 and 414,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,798 and 414,364 is: 863,678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,798 : 414,364 = 414,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,798/414,364 = 414,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,798x = 414,364 × 414,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,798x = 171,697,524,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,697,524,496/198,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,678.33

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