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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,861 and 94,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,861 and 94,727 is: 204,582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,861 : 94,727 = 94,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,861/94,727 = 94,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,861x = 94,727 × 94,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,861x = 8,973,204,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,973,204,529/43,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,582.76

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