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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,175 and 195,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,175 and 195,969 is: 435,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,175 : 195,969 = 195,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,175/195,969 = 195,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,175x = 195,969 × 195,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,175x = 38,403,848,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,403,848,961/88,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,541.24

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