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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,868 and 202,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,868 and 202,548 is: 441,763.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,868 : 202,548 = 202,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,868/202,548 = 202,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,868x = 202,548 × 202,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,868x = 41,025,692,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,025,692,304/92,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,763.50

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