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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,262 and 205,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,262 and 205,183 is: 446,628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,262 : 205,183 = 205,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,262/205,183 = 205,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,262x = 205,183 × 205,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,262x = 42,100,063,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100,063,489/94,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,628.16

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