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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,211 and 310,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,211 and 310,901 is: 492,630.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,211 : 310,901 = 310,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,211/310,901 = 310,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,211x = 310,901 × 310,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,211x = 96,659,431,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,659,431,801/196,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,630.04

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