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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,644 and 310,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,644 and 310,975 is: 494,292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,644 : 310,975 = 310,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,644/310,975 = 310,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,644x = 310,975 × 310,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,644x = 96,705,450,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,705,450,625/195,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,292.95

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