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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,457 and 199,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,457 and 199,647 is: 431,107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,457 : 199,647 = 199,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,457/199,647 = 199,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,457x = 199,647 × 199,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,457x = 39,858,924,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,858,924,609/92,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,107.70

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