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Finding the Third Proportional to 193,761 and 282,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 193,761 and 282,985 is: 413,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,761 : 282,985 = 282,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,761/282,985 = 282,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,761x = 282,985 × 282,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,761x = 80,080,510,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,080,510,225/193,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,295.30

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