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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,358 and 302,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,358 and 302,183 is: 460,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,358 : 302,183 = 302,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,358/302,183 = 302,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,358x = 302,183 × 302,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,358x = 91,314,565,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,314,565,489/198,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,352.32

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