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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,032 and 276,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,032 and 276,062 is: 388,764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,032 : 276,062 = 276,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,032/276,062 = 276,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,032x = 276,062 × 276,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,032x = 76,210,227,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,210,227,844/196,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,764.22

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