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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,296 and 195,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,296 and 195,152 is: 451,792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,296 : 195,152 = 195,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,296/195,152 = 195,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,296x = 195,152 × 195,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,296x = 38,084,303,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084,303,104/84,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,792.53

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