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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,842 and 264,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,842 and 264,238 is: 356,520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,842 : 264,238 = 264,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,842/264,238 = 264,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,842x = 264,238 × 264,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,842x = 69,821,720,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,821,720,644/195,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,520.67

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