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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,727 and 375,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,727 and 375,902 is: 721,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,727 : 375,902 = 375,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,727/375,902 = 375,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,727x = 375,902 × 375,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,727x = 141,302,313,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,302,313,604/195,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,935.72

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