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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,329 and 217,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,329 and 217,832 is: 513,931.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,329 : 217,832 = 217,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,329/217,832 = 217,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,329x = 217,832 × 217,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,329x = 47,450,780,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,450,780,224/92,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,931.49

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