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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,279 and 195,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,279 and 195,493 is: 414,151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,279 : 195,493 = 195,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,279/195,493 = 195,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,279x = 195,493 × 195,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,279x = 38,217,513,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,217,513,049/92,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,151.79

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