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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,148 and 305,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,148 and 305,392 is: 485,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,148 : 305,392 = 305,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,148/305,392 = 305,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,148x = 305,392 × 305,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,148x = 93,264,273,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,264,273,664/192,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,377.28

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