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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,948 and 205,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,948 and 205,995 is: 451,674.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,948 : 205,995 = 205,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,948/205,995 = 205,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,948x = 205,995 × 205,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,948x = 42,433,940,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,433,940,025/93,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,674.76

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