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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,394 and 94,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,394 and 94,343 is: 220,344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,394 : 94,343 = 94,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,394/94,343 = 94,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,394x = 94,343 × 94,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,394x = 8,900,601,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900,601,649/40,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,344.65

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