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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,254 and 94,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,254 and 94,716 is: 222,862.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,254 : 94,716 = 94,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,254/94,716 = 94,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,254x = 94,716 × 94,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,254x = 8,971,120,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971,120,656/40,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,862.84

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