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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,179.50 and 195,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,179.50 and 195,159 is: 413,183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,179.50 : 195,159 = 195,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,179.50/195,159 = 195,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,179.50x = 195,159 × 195,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,179.50x = 38,087,035,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,087,035,281/92,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,183.36

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