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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,791 and 302,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,791 and 302,042 is: 478,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,791 : 302,042 = 302,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,791/302,042 = 302,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,791x = 302,042 × 302,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,791x = 91,229,369,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,229,369,764/190,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,163.91

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