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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,265 and 203,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,265 and 203,286 is: 438,393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,265 : 203,286 = 203,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,265/203,286 = 203,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,265x = 203,286 × 203,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,265x = 41,325,197,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,325,197,796/94,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,393.87

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