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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,033 and 301,252.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,033 and 301,252.50 is: 472,591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,033 : 301,252.50 = 301,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,033/301,252.50 = 301,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,033x = 301,252.50 × 301,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,033x = 90,753,068,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,753,068,756.25/192,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,591.01

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