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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,268 and 265,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,268 and 265,254 is: 360,323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,268 : 265,254 = 265,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,268/265,254 = 265,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,268x = 265,254 × 265,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,268x = 70,359,684,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,359,684,516/195,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,323.68

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