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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,746 and 195,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,746 and 195,344 is: 429,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,746 : 195,344 = 195,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,746/195,344 = 195,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,746x = 195,344 × 195,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,746x = 38,159,278,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159,278,336/88,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,983.08

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