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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,382 and 299,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,382 and 299,765 is: 455,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,382 : 299,765 = 299,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,382/299,765 = 299,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,382x = 299,765 × 299,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,382x = 89,859,055,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,859,055,225/197,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,254.56

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