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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,370 and 302,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,370 and 302,274 is: 465,292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,370 : 302,274 = 302,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,370/302,274 = 302,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,370x = 302,274 × 302,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,370x = 91,369,571,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,369,571,076/196,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,292.92

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