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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,959 and 264,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,959 and 264,774 is: 357,754.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,959 : 264,774 = 264,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,959/264,774 = 264,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,959x = 264,774 × 264,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,959x = 70,105,271,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,105,271,076/195,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,754.79

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