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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,908 and 290,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,908 and 290,982 is: 432,195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,908 : 290,982 = 290,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,908/290,982 = 290,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,908x = 290,982 × 290,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,908x = 84,670,524,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,670,524,324/195,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,195.34

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