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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,041 and 291,285.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,041 and 291,285.50 is: 435,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,041 : 291,285.50 = 291,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,041/291,285.50 = 291,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,041x = 291,285.50 × 291,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,041x = 84,847,242,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,847,242,510.25/195,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,022.60

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