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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,302 and 205,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,302 and 205,254 is: 446,747.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,302 : 205,254 = 205,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,302/205,254 = 205,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,302x = 205,254 × 205,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,302x = 42,129,204,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129,204,516/94,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,747.73

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