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Finding the Third Proportional to 99,281 and 193,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 99,281 and 193,547 is: 377,317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,281 : 193,547 = 193,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,281/193,547 = 193,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,281x = 193,547 × 193,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,281x = 37,460,441,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,460,441,209/99,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,317.32

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