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Finding the Third Proportional to 198,466 and 286,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 198,466 and 286,371 is: 413,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,466 : 286,371 = 286,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,466/286,371 = 286,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,466x = 286,371 × 286,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,466x = 82,008,349,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,008,349,641/198,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,211.08

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