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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,760 and 302,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,760 and 302,832 is: 466,086.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,760 : 302,832 = 302,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,760/302,832 = 302,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,760x = 302,832 × 302,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,760x = 91,707,220,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,707,220,224/196,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,086.71

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