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Finding the Third Proportional to 194,850 and 292,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 194,850 and 292,275 is: 438,412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,850 : 292,275 = 292,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,850/292,275 = 292,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,850x = 292,275 × 292,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,850x = 85,424,675,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,424,675,625/194,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,412.50

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