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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,234 and 94,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,234 and 94,043 is: 204,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,234 : 94,043 = 94,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,234/94,043 = 94,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,234x = 94,043 × 94,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,234x = 8,844,085,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,844,085,849/43,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,563.21

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