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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,279 and 302,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,279 and 302,059 is: 464,846.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,279 : 302,059 = 302,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,279/302,059 = 302,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,279x = 302,059 × 302,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,279x = 91,239,639,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,239,639,481/196,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,846.67

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