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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,962 and 239,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,962 and 239,892 is: 564,408.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,962 : 239,892 = 239,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,962/239,892 = 239,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,962x = 239,892 × 239,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,962x = 57,548,171,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,548,171,664/101,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,408.03

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