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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,208 and 187,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,208 and 187,797 is: 382,479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,208 : 187,797 = 187,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,208/187,797 = 187,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,208x = 187,797 × 187,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,208x = 35,267,713,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,267,713,209/92,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,479.97

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