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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,041 and 94,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,041 and 94,782 is: 208,722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,041 : 94,782 = 94,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,041/94,782 = 94,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,041x = 94,782 × 94,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,041x = 8,983,627,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,983,627,524/43,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,722.56

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