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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,270 and 203,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,270 and 203,299 is: 438,426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,270 : 203,299 = 203,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,270/203,299 = 203,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,270x = 203,299 × 203,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,270x = 41,330,483,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,330,483,401/94,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,426.68

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