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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,028 and 301,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,028 and 301,246 is: 472,582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,028 : 301,246 = 301,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,028/301,246 = 301,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,028x = 301,246 × 301,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,028x = 90,749,152,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,749,152,516/192,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,582.92

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