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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,220 and 94,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,220 and 94,012 is: 204,494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,220 : 94,012 = 94,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,220/94,012 = 94,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,220x = 94,012 × 94,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,220x = 8,838,256,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,838,256,144/43,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,494.59

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