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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,117.13 and 302,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,117.13 and 302,826 is: 467,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,117.13 : 302,826 = 302,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,117.13/302,826 = 302,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,117.13x = 302,826 × 302,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,117.13x = 91,703,586,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,703,586,276/196,117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,596.02

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