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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,004 and 196,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,004 and 196,806 is: 425,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,004 : 196,806 = 196,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,004/196,806 = 196,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,004x = 196,806 × 196,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,004x = 38,732,601,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,732,601,636/91,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,614.28

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