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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,426 and 302,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,426 and 302,256 is: 474,773.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,426 : 302,256 = 302,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,426/302,256 = 302,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,426x = 302,256 × 302,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,426x = 91,358,689,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,358,689,536/192,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,773.11

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