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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,764 and 200,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,764 and 200,284 is: 432,427.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,764 : 200,284 = 200,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,764/200,284 = 200,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,764x = 200,284 × 200,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,764x = 40,113,680,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,113,680,656/92,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,427.24

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