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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,460 and 302,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,460 and 302,334 is: 474,934.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,460 : 302,334 = 302,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,460/302,334 = 302,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,460x = 302,334 × 302,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,460x = 91,405,847,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,405,847,556/192,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,934.26

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