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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,312 and 302,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,312 and 302,115 is: 460,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,312 : 302,115 = 302,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,312/302,115 = 302,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,312x = 302,115 × 302,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,312x = 91,273,473,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,273,473,225/198,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,251.89

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