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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,264 and 265,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,264 and 265,248 is: 360,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,264 : 265,248 = 265,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,264/265,248 = 265,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,264x = 265,248 × 265,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,264x = 70,356,501,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,356,501,504/195,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,314.76

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