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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,250 and 205,435

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,250 and 205,435 is: 447,782.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,250 : 205,435 = 205,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,250/205,435 = 205,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,250x = 205,435 × 205,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,250x = 42,203,539,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,203,539,225/94,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,782.91

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