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Finding the Third Proportional to 95,930 and 195,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 95,930 and 195,668 is: 399,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,930 : 195,668 = 195,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,930/195,668 = 195,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,930x = 195,668 × 195,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,930x = 38,285,966,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,285,966,224/95,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,103.16

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