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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,177.69 and 194,984.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,177.69 and 194,984.72 is: 403,694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,177.69 : 194,984.72 = 194,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,177.69/194,984.72 = 194,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,177.69x = 194,984.72 × 194,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,177.69x = 38,019,040,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,019,040,546.02/94,177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,694.78

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