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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,304 and 92,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,304 and 92,752 is: 198,663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,304 : 92,752 = 92,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,304/92,752 = 92,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,304x = 92,752 × 92,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,304x = 8,602,933,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602,933,504/43,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,663.71

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