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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,034 and 291,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,034 and 291,264 is: 434,973.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,034 : 291,264 = 291,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,034/291,264 = 291,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,034x = 291,264 × 291,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,034x = 84,834,717,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,834,717,696/195,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,973.99

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