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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,312 and 302,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,312 and 302,114 is: 460,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,312 : 302,114 = 302,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,312/302,114 = 302,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,312x = 302,114 × 302,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,312x = 91,272,868,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,272,868,996/198,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,248.85

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