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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,251 and 311,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,251 and 311,265 is: 493,683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,251 : 311,265 = 311,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,251/311,265 = 311,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,251x = 311,265 × 311,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,251x = 96,885,900,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,885,900,225/196,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,683.60

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