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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,486 and 94,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,486 and 94,828 is: 206,787.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,486 : 94,828 = 94,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,486/94,828 = 94,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,486x = 94,828 × 94,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,486x = 8,992,349,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,349,584/43,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,787.23

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