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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,680 and 302,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,680 and 302,712 is: 465,906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,680 : 302,712 = 302,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,680/302,712 = 302,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,680x = 302,712 × 302,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,680x = 91,634,554,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,634,554,944/196,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,906.83

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