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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,246 and 94,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,246 and 94,872 is: 223,642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,246 : 94,872 = 94,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,246/94,872 = 94,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,246x = 94,872 × 94,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,246x = 9,000,696,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,000,696,384/40,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,642.01

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