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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,264 and 197,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,264 and 197,292 is: 277,506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,264 : 197,292 = 197,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,264/197,292 = 197,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,264x = 197,292 × 197,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,264x = 38,924,133,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,924,133,264/140,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,506.23

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