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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,114 and 206,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,114 and 206,888 is: 454,795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,114 : 206,888 = 206,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,114/206,888 = 206,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,114x = 206,888 × 206,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,114x = 42,802,644,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,802,644,544/94,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,795.72

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