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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,072 and 195,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,072 and 195,812 is: 407,585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,072 : 195,812 = 195,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,072/195,812 = 195,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,072x = 195,812 × 195,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,072x = 38,342,339,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,342,339,344/94,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,585.03

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