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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,962 and 202,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,962 and 202,752 is: 423,963.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,962 : 202,752 = 202,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,962/202,752 = 202,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,962x = 202,752 × 202,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,962x = 41,108,373,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,108,373,504/96,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,963.75

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