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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,241 and 204,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,241 and 204,844 is: 445,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,241 : 204,844 = 204,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,241/204,844 = 204,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,241x = 204,844 × 204,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,241x = 41,961,064,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,961,064,336/94,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,252.75

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