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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,977 and 203,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,977 and 203,702 is: 446,287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,977 : 203,702 = 203,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,977/203,702 = 203,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,977x = 203,702 × 203,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,977x = 41,494,504,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,494,504,804/92,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,287.84

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