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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,635 and 255,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,635 and 255,604 is: 339,156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,635 : 255,604 = 255,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,635/255,604 = 255,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,635x = 255,604 × 255,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,635x = 65,333,404,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,333,404,816/192,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,156.46

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