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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,607 and 195,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,607 and 195,615 is: 441,826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,607 : 195,615 = 195,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,607/195,615 = 195,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,607x = 195,615 × 195,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,607x = 38,265,228,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,265,228,225/86,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,826.04

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