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Finding the Third Proportional to 95,952 and 195,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 95,952 and 195,720 is: 399,223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,952 : 195,720 = 195,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,952/195,720 = 195,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,952x = 195,720 × 195,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,952x = 38,306,318,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,306,318,400/95,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,223.76

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