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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,167 and 195,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,167 and 195,954 is: 435,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,167 : 195,954 = 195,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,167/195,954 = 195,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,167x = 195,954 × 195,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,167x = 38,397,970,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,397,970,116/88,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,514.08

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