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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,434 and 307,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,434 and 307,287 is: 480,697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,434 : 307,287 = 307,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,434/307,287 = 307,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,434x = 307,287 × 307,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,434x = 94,425,300,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,425,300,369/196,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,697.34

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