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Finding the Third Proportional to 197,892 and 296,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 197,892 and 296,838 is: 445,257

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,892 : 296,838 = 296,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,892/296,838 = 296,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,892x = 296,838 × 296,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,892x = 88,112,798,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,112,798,244/197,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,257

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