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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,173 and 295,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,173 and 295,702 is: 445,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,173 : 295,702 = 295,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,173/295,702 = 295,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,173x = 295,702 × 295,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,173x = 87,439,672,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,439,672,804/196,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,727.36

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