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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,096 and 195,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,096 and 195,804 is: 420,865.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,096 : 195,804 = 195,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,096/195,804 = 195,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,096x = 195,804 × 195,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,096x = 38,339,206,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,339,206,416/91,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,865.97

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