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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,259 and 205,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,259 and 205,177 is: 446,616.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,259 : 205,177 = 205,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,259/205,177 = 205,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,259x = 205,177 × 205,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,259x = 42,097,601,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,097,601,329/94,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,616.25

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