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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,722 and 302,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,722 and 302,571 is: 465,373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,722 : 302,571 = 302,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,722/302,571 = 302,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,722x = 302,571 × 302,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,722x = 91,549,210,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,549,210,041/196,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,373.52

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