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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,264 and 205,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,264 and 205,187 is: 446,636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,264 : 205,187 = 205,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,264/205,187 = 205,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,264x = 205,187 × 205,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,264x = 42,101,704,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101,704,969/94,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,636.10

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