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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,017 and 195,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,017 and 195,698 is: 416,202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,017 : 195,698 = 195,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,017/195,698 = 195,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,017x = 195,698 × 195,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,017x = 38,297,707,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,297,707,204/92,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,202.52

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