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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,035 and 291,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,035 and 291,265 is: 434,974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,035 : 291,265 = 291,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,035/291,265 = 291,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,035x = 291,265 × 291,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,035x = 84,835,300,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,835,300,225/195,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,974.75

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