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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,926 and 208,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,926 and 208,842 is: 464,354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,926 : 208,842 = 208,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,926/208,842 = 208,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,926x = 208,842 × 208,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,926x = 43,614,980,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,614,980,964/93,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,354.72

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