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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,962 and 195,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,962 and 195,676 is: 407,495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,962 : 195,676 = 195,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,962/195,676 = 195,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,962x = 195,676 × 195,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,962x = 38,289,096,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,289,096,976/93,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,495.55

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