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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,366.50 and 302,204.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,366.50 and 302,204.25 is: 465,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,366.50 : 302,204.25 = 302,204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,366.50/302,204.25 = 302,204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,366.50x = 302,204.25 × 302,204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,366.50x = 91,327,408,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,327,408,718.06/196,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,086.50

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