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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,472 and 94,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,472 and 94,284 is: 204,487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,472 : 94,284 = 94,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,472/94,284 = 94,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,472x = 94,284 × 94,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,472x = 8,889,472,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889,472,656/43,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,487.32

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