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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,292 and 203,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,292 and 203,285 is: 438,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,292 : 203,285 = 203,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,292/203,285 = 203,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,292x = 203,285 × 203,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,292x = 41,324,791,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,324,791,225/94,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,264.02

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