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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,752 and 292,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,752 and 292,344 is: 438,840.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,752 : 292,344 = 292,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,752/292,344 = 292,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,752x = 292,344 × 292,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,752x = 85,465,014,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,465,014,336/194,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,840.24

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