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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,635 and 255,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,635 and 255,605 is: 339,159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,635 : 255,605 = 255,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,635/255,605 = 255,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,635x = 255,605 × 255,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,635x = 65,333,916,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,333,916,025/192,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,159.11

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