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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,296 and 94,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,296 and 94,812 is: 223,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,296 : 94,812 = 94,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,296/94,812 = 94,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,296x = 94,812 × 94,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,296x = 8,989,315,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,989,315,344/40,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,082.08

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