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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,136 and 293,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,136 and 293,262 is: 454,713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,136 : 293,262 = 293,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,136/293,262 = 293,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,136x = 293,262 × 293,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,136x = 86,002,600,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,002,600,644/189,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,713.01

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