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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,652 and 180,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,652 and 180,696 is: 352,405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,652 : 180,696 = 180,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,652/180,696 = 180,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,652x = 180,696 × 180,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,652x = 32,651,044,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,651,044,416/92,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,405.18

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