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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,942 and 195,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,942 and 195,572 is: 434,927.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,942 : 195,572 = 195,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,942/195,572 = 195,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,942x = 195,572 × 195,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,942x = 38,248,407,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,248,407,184/87,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,927.65

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