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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,262 and 286,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,262 and 286,800 is: 427,823.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,262 : 286,800 = 286,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,262/286,800 = 286,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,262x = 286,800 × 286,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,262x = 82,254,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,254,240,000/192,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,823.70

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