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Finding the Third Proportional to 89,037 and 195,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 89,037 and 195,569 is: 429,565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,037 : 195,569 = 195,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,037/195,569 = 195,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,037x = 195,569 × 195,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,037x = 38,247,233,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,247,233,761/89,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,565.62

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