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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,982 and 270,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,982 and 270,234 is: 380,381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,982 : 270,234 = 270,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,982/270,234 = 270,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,982x = 270,234 × 270,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,982x = 73,026,414,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,026,414,756/191,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,381.57

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