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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,544 and 205,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,544 and 205,792 is: 457,623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,544 : 205,792 = 205,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,544/205,792 = 205,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,544x = 205,792 × 205,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,544x = 42,350,347,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,350,347,264/92,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,623.91

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