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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,095 and 190,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,095 and 190,791 is: 417,948.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,095 : 190,791 = 190,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,095/190,791 = 190,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,095x = 190,791 × 190,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,095x = 36,401,205,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,401,205,681/87,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,948.28

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