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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,464 and 293,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,464 and 293,676 is: 441,235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,464 : 293,676 = 293,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,464/293,676 = 293,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,464x = 293,676 × 293,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,464x = 86,245,592,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,245,592,976/195,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,235.18

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