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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,010 and 325,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,010 and 325,062 is: 533,636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,010 : 325,062 = 325,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,010/325,062 = 325,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,010x = 325,062 × 325,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,010x = 105,665,303,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,665,303,844/198,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,636.20

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