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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,297 and 304,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,297 and 304,302 is: 494,400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,297 : 304,302 = 304,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,297/304,302 = 304,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,297x = 304,302 × 304,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,297x = 92,599,707,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,599,707,204/187,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,400.38

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