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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,688 and 294,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,688 and 294,230 is: 451,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,688 : 294,230 = 294,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,688/294,230 = 294,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,688x = 294,230 × 294,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,688x = 86,571,292,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,571,292,900/191,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,626.04

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