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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,266 and 265,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,266 and 265,251 is: 360,319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,266 : 265,251 = 265,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,266/265,251 = 265,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,266x = 265,251 × 265,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,266x = 70,358,093,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,358,093,001/195,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,319.22

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