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Finding the Third Proportional to 196,991 and 301,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 196,991 and 301,205 is: 460,551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,991 : 301,205 = 301,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,991/301,205 = 301,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,991x = 301,205 × 301,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,991x = 90,724,452,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,724,452,025/196,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,551.25

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