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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,623 and 302,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,623 and 302,238 is: 464,583.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,623 : 302,238 = 302,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,623/302,238 = 302,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,623x = 302,238 × 302,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,623x = 91,347,808,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,347,808,644/196,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,583.54

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