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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,754 and 295,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,754 and 295,275 is: 443,128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,754 : 295,275 = 295,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,754/295,275 = 295,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,754x = 295,275 × 295,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,754x = 87,187,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,187,325,625/196,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,128.61

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