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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,969 and 293,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,969 and 293,187 is: 438,633.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,969 : 293,187 = 293,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,969/293,187 = 293,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,969x = 293,187 × 293,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,969x = 85,958,616,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,958,616,969/195,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,633.75

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