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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,936 and 295,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,936 and 295,264 is: 459,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,936 : 295,264 = 295,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,936/295,264 = 295,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,936x = 295,264 × 295,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,936x = 87,180,829,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,180,829,696/189,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,001.08

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