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Finding the Third Proportional to 99,352 and 193,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 99,352 and 193,724 is: 377,737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,352 : 193,724 = 193,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,352/193,724 = 193,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,352x = 193,724 × 193,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,352x = 37,528,988,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,528,988,176/99,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,737.62

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