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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,982 and 206,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,982 and 206,657 is: 454,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,982 : 206,657 = 206,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,982/206,657 = 206,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,982x = 206,657 × 206,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,982x = 42,707,115,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,115,649/93,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,418.03

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